used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ERRINGTON MAKES A FRIEND Pierce Errington, known at school as Pidge, was the son of a Shanghai merchant who at one time had been reputed to be the wealthiest European in China.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading While his wife lived, this trait was not allowed to over-assert itself, but after her death he became more and more reckless, and ultimately lost almost all his fortune in one black year.
(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 While his wife lived, this trait was not allowed to over-assert itself, but after her death he became more and more reckless, and ultimately lost almost all his fortune in one black year.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading While his wife lived, this trait was not allowed to over-assert itself, but after her death he became more and more reckless, and ultimately lost almost all his fortune in one black year.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading While his wife lived, this trait was not allowed to over-assert itself, but after her death he became more and more reckless, and ultimately lost almost all his fortune in one black year.
amazedadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Generous and impulsive, he lacked balance; and though he had a positive genius for business, at times his business faculties seemed to desert him, and he showed a rashness and audacity in speculative ventures that amazed his friends.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Generous and impulsive, he lacked balance; and though he had a positive genius for business, at times his business faculties seemed to desert him, and he showed a rashness and audacity in speculative ventures that amazed his friends.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ERRINGTON MAKES A FRIEND Pierce Errington, known at school as Pidge, was the son of a Shanghai merchant who at one time had been reputed to be the wealthiest European in China.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ERRINGTON MAKES A FRIEND Pierce Errington, known at school as Pidge, was the son of a Shanghai merchant who at one time had been reputed to be the wealthiest European in China.
audacitynounUS /ɑːˈdæs.ə.t̬i/
A willingness to take bold risks; insolent and daring boldness that defies all authority.
From this reading Generous and impulsive, he lacked balance; and though he had a positive genius for business, at times his business faculties seemed to desert him, and he showed a rashness and audacity in speculative ventures that amazed his friends.
balanceverbUS /ˈbæləns/
bring into balance or equilibrium
From this reading Generous and impulsive, he lacked balance; and though he had a positive genius for business, at times his business faculties seemed to desert him, and he showed a rashness and audacity in speculative ventures that amazed his friends.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ERRINGTON MAKES A FRIEND Pierce Errington, known at school as Pidge, was the son of a Shanghai merchant who at one time had been reputed to be the wealthiest European in China.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading While his wife lived, this trait was not allowed to over-assert itself, but after her death he became more and more reckless, and ultimately lost almost all his fortune in one black year.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading ERRINGTON MAKES A FRIEND Pierce Errington, known at school as Pidge, was the son of a Shanghai merchant who at one time had been reputed to be the wealthiest European in China.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading While his wife lived, this trait was not allowed to over-assert itself, but after her death he became more and more reckless, and ultimately lost almost all his fortune in one black year.
a youthful male person
From this reading When he died suddenly of heart failure, it was found that he had left just enough to complete his only son’s education, and to provide the boy with a trifle of pocket-money when he went out into the world.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Generous and impulsive, he lacked balance; and though he had a positive genius for business, at times his business faculties seemed to desert him, and he showed a rashness and audacity in speculative ventures that amazed his friends.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Mr. Errington was his own worst enemy.
ChinanounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading ERRINGTON MAKES A FRIEND Pierce Errington, known at school as Pidge, was the son of a Shanghai merchant who at one time had been reputed to be the wealthiest European in China.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading When he died suddenly of heart failure, it was found that he had left just enough to complete his only son’s education, and to provide the boy with a trifle of pocket-money when he went out into the world.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading While his wife lived, this trait was not allowed to over-assert itself, but after her death he became more and more reckless, and ultimately lost almost all his fortune in one black year.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading Generous and impulsive, he lacked balance; and though he had a positive genius for business, at times his business faculties seemed to desert him, and he showed a rashness and audacity in speculative ventures that amazed his friends.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading When he died suddenly of heart failure, it was found that he had left just enough to complete his only son’s education, and to provide the boy with a trifle of pocket-money when he went out into the world.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading When he died suddenly of heart failure, it was found that he had left just enough to complete his only son’s education, and to provide the boy with a trifle of pocket-money when he went out into the world.
an opposing military force
From this reading But Mr. Errington was his own worst enemy.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading When he died suddenly of heart failure, it was found that he had left just enough to complete his only son’s education, and to provide the boy with a trifle of pocket-money when he went out into the world.
ERRINGTON
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From this reading ERRINGTON MAKES A FRIEND Pierce Errington, known at school as Pidge, was the son of a Shanghai merchant who at one time had been reputed to be the wealthiest European in China.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading ERRINGTON MAKES A FRIEND Pierce Errington, known at school as Pidge, was the son of a Shanghai merchant who at one time had been reputed to be the wealthiest European in China.
facultiesnounUS /ˈfækəltiz/
plural of “faculty” — one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading Generous and impulsive, he lacked balance; and though he had a positive genius for business, at times his business faculties seemed to desert him, and he showed a rashness and audacity in speculative ventures that amazed his friends.
an act that fails
From this reading When he died suddenly of heart failure, it was found that he had left just enough to complete his only son’s education, and to provide the boy with a trifle of pocket-money when he went out into the world.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Generous and impulsive, he lacked balance; and though he had a positive genius for business, at times his business faculties seemed to desert him, and he showed a rashness and audacity in speculative ventures that amazed his friends.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading While his wife lived, this trait was not allowed to over-assert itself, but after her death he became more and more reckless, and ultimately lost almost all his fortune in one black year.
set up or found
From this reading When he died suddenly of heart failure, it was found that he had left just enough to complete his only son’s education, and to provide the boy with a trifle of pocket-money when he went out into the world.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading ERRINGTON MAKES A FRIEND Pierce Errington, known at school as Pidge, was the son of a Shanghai merchant who at one time had been reputed to be the wealthiest European in China.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Generous and impulsive, he lacked balance; and though he had a positive genius for business, at times his business faculties seemed to desert him, and he showed a rashness and audacity in speculative ventures that amazed his friends.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading Generous and impulsive, he lacked balance; and though he had a positive genius for business, at times his business faculties seemed to desert him, and he showed a rashness and audacity in speculative ventures that amazed his friends.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading Generous and impulsive, he lacked balance; and though he had a positive genius for business, at times his business faculties seemed to desert him, and he showed a rashness and audacity in speculative ventures that amazed his friends.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ERRINGTON MAKES A FRIEND Pierce Errington, known at school as Pidge, was the son of a Shanghai merchant who at one time had been reputed to be the wealthiest European in China.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Generous and impulsive, he lacked balance; and though he had a positive genius for business, at times his business faculties seemed to desert him, and he showed a rashness and audacity in speculative ventures that amazed his friends.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading When he died suddenly of heart failure, it was found that he had left just enough to complete his only son’s education, and to provide the boy with a trifle of pocket-money when he went out into the world.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading While his wife lived, this trait was not allowed to over-assert itself, but after her death he became more and more reckless, and ultimately lost almost all his fortune in one black year.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Generous and impulsive, he lacked balance; and though he had a positive genius for business, at times his business faculties seemed to desert him, and he showed a rashness and audacity in speculative ventures that amazed his friends.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But Mr. Errington was his own worst enemy.
impulsiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpʌlsɪv/
proceeding from natural feeling or impulse without external stimulus
From this reading Generous and impulsive, he lacked balance; and though he had a positive genius for business, at times his business faculties seemed to desert him, and he showed a rashness and audacity in speculative ventures that amazed his friends.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ERRINGTON MAKES A FRIEND Pierce Errington, known at school as Pidge, was the son of a Shanghai merchant who at one time had been reputed to be the wealthiest European in China.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When he died suddenly of heart failure, it was found that he had left just enough to complete his only son’s education, and to provide the boy with a trifle of pocket-money when he went out into the world.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When he died suddenly of heart failure, it was found that he had left just enough to complete his only son’s education, and to provide the boy with a trifle of pocket-money when he went out into the world.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading While his wife lived, this trait was not allowed to over-assert itself, but after her death he became more and more reckless, and ultimately lost almost all his fortune in one black year.
and nothing more
From this reading When he died suddenly of heart failure, it was found that he had left just enough to complete his only son’s education, and to provide the boy with a trifle of pocket-money when he went out into the world.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading ERRINGTON MAKES A FRIEND Pierce Errington, known at school as Pidge, was the son of a Shanghai merchant who at one time had been reputed to be the wealthiest European in China.
lackedverbUS /lækt/
past form of “lack” — be without
From this reading Generous and impulsive, he lacked balance; and though he had a positive genius for business, at times his business faculties seemed to desert him, and he showed a rashness and audacity in speculative ventures that amazed his friends.
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 When he died suddenly of heart failure, it was found that he had left just enough to complete his only son’s education, and to provide the boy with a trifle of pocket-money when he went out into the world.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading While his wife lived, this trait was not allowed to over-assert itself, but after her death he became more and more reckless, and ultimately lost almost all his fortune in one black year.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading While his wife lived, this trait was not allowed to over-assert itself, but after her death he became more and more reckless, and ultimately lost almost all his fortune in one black year.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading ERRINGTON MAKES A FRIEND Pierce Errington, known at school as Pidge, was the son of a Shanghai merchant who at one time had been reputed to be the wealthiest European in China.
merchantnounUS /ˈmɜːr.tʃənt/
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading ERRINGTON MAKES A FRIEND Pierce Errington, known at school as Pidge, was the son of a Shanghai merchant who at one time had been reputed to be the wealthiest European in China.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading While his wife lived, this trait was not allowed to over-assert itself, but after her death he became more and more reckless, and ultimately lost almost all his fortune in one black year.
a form of address for a man
From this reading But Mr. Errington was his own worst enemy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading While his wife lived, this trait was not allowed to over-assert itself, but after her death he became more and more reckless, and ultimately lost almost all his fortune in one black year.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ERRINGTON MAKES A FRIEND Pierce Errington, known at school as Pidge, was the son of a Shanghai merchant who at one time had been reputed to be the wealthiest European in China.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ERRINGTON MAKES A FRIEND Pierce Errington, known at school as Pidge, was the son of a Shanghai merchant who at one time had been reputed to be the wealthiest European in China.
and nothing more
From this reading When he died suddenly of heart failure, it was found that he had left just enough to complete his only son’s education, and to provide the boy with a trifle of pocket-money when he went out into the world.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When he died suddenly of heart failure, it was found that he had left just enough to complete his only son’s education, and to provide the boy with a trifle of pocket-money when he went out into the world.
over-assert
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From this reading While his wife lived, this trait was not allowed to over-assert itself, but after her death he became more and more reckless, and ultimately lost almost all his fortune in one black year.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But Mr. Errington was his own worst enemy.
Pidge
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From this reading ERRINGTON MAKES A FRIEND Pierce Errington, known at school as Pidge, was the son of a Shanghai merchant who at one time had been reputed to be the wealthiest European in China.
PierceverbUS /pɪrs/
cut or make a way through
From this reading ERRINGTON MAKES A FRIEND Pierce Errington, known at school as Pidge, was the son of a Shanghai merchant who at one time had been reputed to be the wealthiest European in China.
pocket-money
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From this reading When he died suddenly of heart failure, it was found that he had left just enough to complete his only son’s education, and to provide the boy with a trifle of pocket-money when he went out into the world.
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading Generous and impulsive, he lacked balance; and though he had a positive genius for business, at times his business faculties seemed to desert him, and he showed a rashness and audacity in speculative ventures that amazed his friends.
provideverbUS /prəˈvaɪd/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading When he died suddenly of heart failure, it was found that he had left just enough to complete his only son’s education, and to provide the boy with a trifle of pocket-money when he went out into the world.
rashnessnoun
the trait of acting rashly and without prudence
From this reading Generous and impulsive, he lacked balance; and though he had a positive genius for business, at times his business faculties seemed to desert him, and he showed a rashness and audacity in speculative ventures that amazed his friends.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading While his wife lived, this trait was not allowed to over-assert itself, but after her death he became more and more reckless, and ultimately lost almost all his fortune in one black year.
reputedverbUS /rɪˈpjuːtɪd/
past form of “repute” — look on as or consider
From this reading ERRINGTON MAKES A FRIEND Pierce Errington, known at school as Pidge, was the son of a Shanghai merchant who at one time had been reputed to be the wealthiest European in China.
an educational institution
From this reading ERRINGTON MAKES A FRIEND Pierce Errington, known at school as Pidge, was the son of a Shanghai merchant who at one time had been reputed to be the wealthiest European in China.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Generous and impulsive, he lacked balance; and though he had a positive genius for business, at times his business faculties seemed to desert him, and he showed a rashness and audacity in speculative ventures that amazed his friends.
ShanghainounUS /ˈʃæŋˈhaɪ/
the largest city of China; located in the east on the Pacific; one of the largest ports in the world
From this reading ERRINGTON MAKES A FRIEND Pierce Errington, known at school as Pidge, was the son of a Shanghai merchant who at one time had been reputed to be the wealthiest European in China.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Generous and impulsive, he lacked balance; and though he had a positive genius for business, at times his business faculties seemed to desert him, and he showed a rashness and audacity in speculative ventures that amazed his friends.
a male human offspring
From this reading ERRINGTON MAKES A FRIEND Pierce Errington, known at school as Pidge, was the son of a Shanghai merchant who at one time had been reputed to be the wealthiest European in China.
son'snounUS /sʌnz/
possessive form of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading When he died suddenly of heart failure, it was found that he had left just enough to complete his only son’s education, and to provide the boy with a trifle of pocket-money when he went out into the world.
speculativeadjectiveUS /ˈspekjələtɪv/
not financially safe or secure
From this reading Generous and impulsive, he lacked balance; and though he had a positive genius for business, at times his business faculties seemed to desert him, and he showed a rashness and audacity in speculative ventures that amazed his friends.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading When he died suddenly of heart failure, it was found that he had left just enough to complete his only son’s education, and to provide the boy with a trifle of pocket-money when he went out into the world.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Generous and impulsive, he lacked balance; and though he had a positive genius for business, at times his business faculties seemed to desert him, and he showed a rashness and audacity in speculative ventures that amazed his friends.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ERRINGTON MAKES A FRIEND Pierce Errington, known at school as Pidge, was the son of a Shanghai merchant who at one time had been reputed to be the wealthiest European in China.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading While his wife lived, this trait was not allowed to over-assert itself, but after her death he became more and more reckless, and ultimately lost almost all his fortune in one black year.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Generous and impulsive, he lacked balance; and though he had a positive genius for business, at times his business faculties seemed to desert him, and he showed a rashness and audacity in speculative ventures that amazed his friends.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading ERRINGTON MAKES A FRIEND Pierce Errington, known at school as Pidge, was the son of a Shanghai merchant who at one time had been reputed to be the wealthiest European in China.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Generous and impulsive, he lacked balance; and though he had a positive genius for business, at times his business faculties seemed to desert him, and he showed a rashness and audacity in speculative ventures that amazed his friends.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ERRINGTON MAKES A FRIEND Pierce Errington, known at school as Pidge, was the son of a Shanghai merchant who at one time had been reputed to be the wealthiest European in China.
traitnounUS /treɪt/
a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
From this reading While his wife lived, this trait was not allowed to over-assert itself, but after her death he became more and more reckless, and ultimately lost almost all his fortune in one black year.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading When he died suddenly of heart failure, it was found that he had left just enough to complete his only son’s education, and to provide the boy with a trifle of pocket-money when he went out into the world.
ultimatelyadverbUS /ˈʌltəmətli/
as the end result of a succession or process
From this reading While his wife lived, this trait was not allowed to over-assert itself, but after her death he became more and more reckless, and ultimately lost almost all his fortune in one black year.
venturesnounUS /ˈventʃərz/
plural of “venture” — any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading Generous and impulsive, he lacked balance; and though he had a positive genius for business, at times his business faculties seemed to desert him, and he showed a rashness and audacity in speculative ventures that amazed his friends.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ERRINGTON MAKES A FRIEND Pierce Errington, known at school as Pidge, was the son of a Shanghai merchant who at one time had been reputed to be the wealthiest European in China.
wealthiestadjectiveUS /ˈwelθiəst/
superlative of “wealthy” — having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading ERRINGTON MAKES A FRIEND Pierce Errington, known at school as Pidge, was the son of a Shanghai merchant who at one time had been reputed to be the wealthiest European in China.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When he died suddenly of heart failure, it was found that he had left just enough to complete his only son’s education, and to provide the boy with a trifle of pocket-money when he went out into the world.
at the time that
From this reading When he died suddenly of heart failure, it was found that he had left just enough to complete his only son’s education, and to provide the boy with a trifle of pocket-money when he went out into the world.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While his wife lived, this trait was not allowed to over-assert itself, but after her death he became more and more reckless, and ultimately lost almost all his fortune in one black year.
which person or people
From this reading ERRINGTON MAKES A FRIEND Pierce Errington, known at school as Pidge, was the son of a Shanghai merchant who at one time had been reputed to be the wealthiest European in China.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading While his wife lived, this trait was not allowed to over-assert itself, but after her death he became more and more reckless, and ultimately lost almost all his fortune in one black year.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When he died suddenly of heart failure, it was found that he had left just enough to complete his only son’s education, and to provide the boy with a trifle of pocket-money when he went out into the world.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading When he died suddenly of heart failure, it was found that he had left just enough to complete his only son’s education, and to provide the boy with a trifle of pocket-money when he went out into the world.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading But Mr. Errington was his own worst enemy.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading While his wife lived, this trait was not allowed to over-assert itself, but after her death he became more and more reckless, and ultimately lost almost all his fortune in one black year.
