the state of being absent
From this reading It was the only way to endure his absence.
matters of personal concern
From this reading From that hour I set myself to look after my uncle's affairs.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading From that hour I set myself to look after my uncle's affairs.
anew
From this reading ONCE MORE, AND YET AGAIN.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ONCE MORE, AND YET AGAIN.
react verbally
From this reading Working for him, thinking what he would like, trying to carry it out, referring every perplexity to him and imagining his answer, he grew so much dearer to me, that his absence was filled with hope.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading My heart being in it, I had soon learned enough of the management to perceive where, in more than one quarter, improvement, generally in the way of saving, was possible: I do not mean by any lowering of wages; my uncle would have conned me small thanks for such improvement as that!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading My heart being in it, I had soon learned enough of the management to perceive where, in more than one quarter, improvement, generally in the way of saving, was possible: I do not mean by any lowering of wages; my uncle would have conned me small thanks for such improvement as that!
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading My heart being in it, I had soon learned enough of the management to perceive where, in more than one quarter, improvement, generally in the way of saving, was possible: I do not mean by any lowering of wages; my uncle would have conned me small thanks for such improvement as that!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading My heart being in it, I had soon learned enough of the management to perceive where, in more than one quarter, improvement, generally in the way of saving, was possible: I do not mean by any lowering of wages; my uncle would have conned me small thanks for such improvement as that!
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Working for him, thinking what he would like, trying to carry it out, referring every perplexity to him and imagining his answer, he grew so much dearer to me, that his absence was filled with hope.
connedverbUS /kɑːnd/
inflected form of “con” — deprive of by deceit
From this reading My heart being in it, I had soon learned enough of the management to perceive where, in more than one quarter, improvement, generally in the way of saving, was possible: I do not mean by any lowering of wages; my uncle would have conned me small thanks for such improvement as that!
deareradjectiveUS /ˈdɪrər/
comparative of “dear” — dearly loved
From this reading Working for him, thinking what he would like, trying to carry it out, referring every perplexity to him and imagining his answer, he grew so much dearer to me, that his absence was filled with hope.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading My heart being in it, I had soon learned enough of the management to perceive where, in more than one quarter, improvement, generally in the way of saving, was possible: I do not mean by any lowering of wages; my uncle would have conned me small thanks for such improvement as that!
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading It was the only way to endure his absence.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading My heart being in it, I had soon learned enough of the management to perceive where, in more than one quarter, improvement, generally in the way of saving, was possible: I do not mean by any lowering of wages; my uncle would have conned me small thanks for such improvement as that!
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Working for him, thinking what he would like, trying to carry it out, referring every perplexity to him and imagining his answer, he grew so much dearer to me, that his absence was filled with hope.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Working for him, thinking what he would like, trying to carry it out, referring every perplexity to him and imagining his answer, he grew so much dearer to me, that his absence was filled with hope.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Working for him, thinking what he would like, trying to carry it out, referring every perplexity to him and imagining his answer, he grew so much dearer to me, that his absence was filled with hope.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From that hour I set myself to look after my uncle's affairs.
usually; as a rule
From this reading My heart being in it, I had soon learned enough of the management to perceive where, in more than one quarter, improvement, generally in the way of saving, was possible: I do not mean by any lowering of wages; my uncle would have conned me small thanks for such improvement as that!
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Working for him, thinking what he would like, trying to carry it out, referring every perplexity to him and imagining his answer, he grew so much dearer to me, that his absence was filled with hope.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading My heart being in it, I had soon learned enough of the management to perceive where, in more than one quarter, improvement, generally in the way of saving, was possible: I do not mean by any lowering of wages; my uncle would have conned me small thanks for such improvement as that!
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading My heart being in it, I had soon learned enough of the management to perceive where, in more than one quarter, improvement, generally in the way of saving, was possible: I do not mean by any lowering of wages; my uncle would have conned me small thanks for such improvement as that!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Working for him, thinking what he would like, trying to carry it out, referring every perplexity to him and imagining his answer, he grew so much dearer to me, that his absence was filled with hope.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading My heart being in it, I had soon learned enough of the management to perceive where, in more than one quarter, improvement, generally in the way of saving, was possible: I do not mean by any lowering of wages; my uncle would have conned me small thanks for such improvement as that!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Working for him, thinking what he would like, trying to carry it out, referring every perplexity to him and imagining his answer, he grew so much dearer to me, that his absence was filled with hope.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was the only way to endure his absence.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Working for him, thinking what he would like, trying to carry it out, referring every perplexity to him and imagining his answer, he grew so much dearer to me, that his absence was filled with hope.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading From that hour I set myself to look after my uncle's affairs.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading From that hour I set myself to look after my uncle's affairs.
imaginingverbUS /ˌɪˈmædʒənɪŋ/
-ing form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading Working for him, thinking what he would like, trying to carry it out, referring every perplexity to him and imagining his answer, he grew so much dearer to me, that his absence was filled with hope.
improvementnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənt/
a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading My heart being in it, I had soon learned enough of the management to perceive where, in more than one quarter, improvement, generally in the way of saving, was possible: I do not mean by any lowering of wages; my uncle would have conned me small thanks for such improvement as that!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading My heart being in it, I had soon learned enough of the management to perceive where, in more than one quarter, improvement, generally in the way of saving, was possible: I do not mean by any lowering of wages; my uncle would have conned me small thanks for such improvement as that!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the only way to endure his absence.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading My heart being in it, I had soon learned enough of the management to perceive where, in more than one quarter, improvement, generally in the way of saving, was possible: I do not mean by any lowering of wages; my uncle would have conned me small thanks for such improvement as that!
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Working for him, thinking what he would like, trying to carry it out, referring every perplexity to him and imagining his answer, he grew so much dearer to me, that his absence was filled with hope.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading From that hour I set myself to look after my uncle's affairs.
loweringadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərɪŋ/
darkened by clouds
From this reading My heart being in it, I had soon learned enough of the management to perceive where, in more than one quarter, improvement, generally in the way of saving, was possible: I do not mean by any lowering of wages; my uncle would have conned me small thanks for such improvement as that!
managementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/
the act of managing something
From this reading My heart being in it, I had soon learned enough of the management to perceive where, in more than one quarter, improvement, generally in the way of saving, was possible: I do not mean by any lowering of wages; my uncle would have conned me small thanks for such improvement as that!
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Working for him, thinking what he would like, trying to carry it out, referring every perplexity to him and imagining his answer, he grew so much dearer to me, that his absence was filled with hope.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading My heart being in it, I had soon learned enough of the management to perceive where, in more than one quarter, improvement, generally in the way of saving, was possible: I do not mean by any lowering of wages; my uncle would have conned me small thanks for such improvement as that!
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading ONCE MORE, AND YET AGAIN.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Working for him, thinking what he would like, trying to carry it out, referring every perplexity to him and imagining his answer, he grew so much dearer to me, that his absence was filled with hope.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading From that hour I set myself to look after my uncle's affairs.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading From that hour I set myself to look after my uncle's affairs.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading My heart being in it, I had soon learned enough of the management to perceive where, in more than one quarter, improvement, generally in the way of saving, was possible: I do not mean by any lowering of wages; my uncle would have conned me small thanks for such improvement as that!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading My heart being in it, I had soon learned enough of the management to perceive where, in more than one quarter, improvement, generally in the way of saving, was possible: I do not mean by any lowering of wages; my uncle would have conned me small thanks for such improvement as that!
on one occasion
From this reading ONCE MORE, AND YET AGAIN.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading My heart being in it, I had soon learned enough of the management to perceive where, in more than one quarter, improvement, generally in the way of saving, was possible: I do not mean by any lowering of wages; my uncle would have conned me small thanks for such improvement as that!
and nothing more
From this reading It was the only way to endure his absence.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Working for him, thinking what he would like, trying to carry it out, referring every perplexity to him and imagining his answer, he grew so much dearer to me, that his absence was filled with hope.
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading My heart being in it, I had soon learned enough of the management to perceive where, in more than one quarter, improvement, generally in the way of saving, was possible: I do not mean by any lowering of wages; my uncle would have conned me small thanks for such improvement as that!
perplexitynounUS /pərˈpleksəti/
trouble or confusion resulting from complexity
From this reading Working for him, thinking what he would like, trying to carry it out, referring every perplexity to him and imagining his answer, he grew so much dearer to me, that his absence was filled with hope.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading My heart being in it, I had soon learned enough of the management to perceive where, in more than one quarter, improvement, generally in the way of saving, was possible: I do not mean by any lowering of wages; my uncle would have conned me small thanks for such improvement as that!
one of four equal parts
From this reading My heart being in it, I had soon learned enough of the management to perceive where, in more than one quarter, improvement, generally in the way of saving, was possible: I do not mean by any lowering of wages; my uncle would have conned me small thanks for such improvement as that!
referringverbUS /rɪˈfɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading Working for him, thinking what he would like, trying to carry it out, referring every perplexity to him and imagining his answer, he grew so much dearer to me, that his absence was filled with hope.
savingnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading My heart being in it, I had soon learned enough of the management to perceive where, in more than one quarter, improvement, generally in the way of saving, was possible: I do not mean by any lowering of wages; my uncle would have conned me small thanks for such improvement as that!
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading From that hour I set myself to look after my uncle's affairs.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading My heart being in it, I had soon learned enough of the management to perceive where, in more than one quarter, improvement, generally in the way of saving, was possible: I do not mean by any lowering of wages; my uncle would have conned me small thanks for such improvement as that!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Working for him, thinking what he would like, trying to carry it out, referring every perplexity to him and imagining his answer, he grew so much dearer to me, that his absence was filled with hope.
in the near future
From this reading My heart being in it, I had soon learned enough of the management to perceive where, in more than one quarter, improvement, generally in the way of saving, was possible: I do not mean by any lowering of wages; my uncle would have conned me small thanks for such improvement as that!
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading My heart being in it, I had soon learned enough of the management to perceive where, in more than one quarter, improvement, generally in the way of saving, was possible: I do not mean by any lowering of wages; my uncle would have conned me small thanks for such improvement as that!
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading My heart being in it, I had soon learned enough of the management to perceive where, in more than one quarter, improvement, generally in the way of saving, was possible: I do not mean by any lowering of wages; my uncle would have conned me small thanks for such improvement as that!
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading My heart being in it, I had soon learned enough of the management to perceive where, in more than one quarter, improvement, generally in the way of saving, was possible: I do not mean by any lowering of wages; my uncle would have conned me small thanks for such improvement as that!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From that hour I set myself to look after my uncle's affairs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was the only way to endure his absence.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Working for him, thinking what he would like, trying to carry it out, referring every perplexity to him and imagining his answer, he grew so much dearer to me, that his absence was filled with hope.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From that hour I set myself to look after my uncle's affairs.
hard to endure
From this reading Working for him, thinking what he would like, trying to carry it out, referring every perplexity to him and imagining his answer, he grew so much dearer to me, that his absence was filled with hope.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading My heart being in it, I had soon learned enough of the management to perceive where, in more than one quarter, improvement, generally in the way of saving, was possible: I do not mean by any lowering of wages; my uncle would have conned me small thanks for such improvement as that!
uncle'snounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading From that hour I set myself to look after my uncle's affairs.
wagesnounUS /ˈweɪdʒəz/
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading My heart being in it, I had soon learned enough of the management to perceive where, in more than one quarter, improvement, generally in the way of saving, was possible: I do not mean by any lowering of wages; my uncle would have conned me small thanks for such improvement as that!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the only way to endure his absence.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was the only way to endure his absence.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Working for him, thinking what he would like, trying to carry it out, referring every perplexity to him and imagining his answer, he grew so much dearer to me, that his absence was filled with hope.
in or at the place that
From this reading My heart being in it, I had soon learned enough of the management to perceive where, in more than one quarter, improvement, generally in the way of saving, was possible: I do not mean by any lowering of wages; my uncle would have conned me small thanks for such improvement as that!
in the company of; together with
From this reading Working for him, thinking what he would like, trying to carry it out, referring every perplexity to him and imagining his answer, he grew so much dearer to me, that his absence was filled with hope.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Working for him, thinking what he would like, trying to carry it out, referring every perplexity to him and imagining his answer, he grew so much dearer to me, that his absence was filled with hope.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Working for him, thinking what he would like, trying to carry it out, referring every perplexity to him and imagining his answer, he grew so much dearer to me, that his absence was filled with hope.
but in spite of that
From this reading ONCE MORE, AND YET AGAIN.
