used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Cassilis recommended him to wait and look about him; meantime, he took his money for investment; and, as practice makes perfect, and twice or thrice makes a habit, he found now no difficulty in making Mr. Beck give him cheques without asking their amount or their object, while the American Fortunatus easily fell into the habit of signing them without question.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading When Panurge was in that dreadful difficulty of his about marrying he took counsel of all his friends.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Pantagruel, as we know, advised him alternately for and against, according to the view taken at the moment by his versatile dependent.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading Gilead Beck was so far in Panurge's position that he asked advice of all his friends.
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading Pantagruel, as we know, advised him alternately for and against, according to the view taken at the moment by his versatile dependent.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Pantagruel, as we know, advised him alternately for and against, according to the view taken at the moment by his versatile dependent.
(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 When Panurge was in that dreadful difficulty of his about marrying he took counsel of all his friends.
alternatelyadverbUS /ˈɔːltərnətli/
in an alternating sequence or position
From this reading Pantagruel, as we know, advised him alternately for and against, according to the view taken at the moment by his versatile dependent.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Mr. Cassilis recommended him to wait and look about him; meantime, he took his money for investment; and, as practice makes perfect, and twice or thrice makes a habit, he found now no difficulty in making Mr. Beck give him cheques without asking their amount or their object, while the American Fortunatus easily fell into the habit of signing them without question.
a quantity of money
From this reading Mr. Cassilis recommended him to wait and look about him; meantime, he took his money for investment; and, as practice makes perfect, and twice or thrice makes a habit, he found now no difficulty in making Mr. Beck give him cheques without asking their amount or their object, while the American Fortunatus easily fell into the habit of signing them without question.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Pantagruel, as we know, advised him alternately for and against, according to the view taken at the moment by his versatile dependent.
Animum
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From this reading "Animum pictura pascit inani."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Pantagruel, as we know, advised him alternately for and against, according to the view taken at the moment by his versatile dependent.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Gilead Beck was so far in Panurge's position that he asked advice of all his friends.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading Mr. Cassilis recommended him to wait and look about him; meantime, he took his money for investment; and, as practice makes perfect, and twice or thrice makes a habit, he found now no difficulty in making Mr. Beck give him cheques without asking their amount or their object, while the American Fortunatus easily fell into the habit of signing them without question.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Pantagruel, as we know, advised him alternately for and against, according to the view taken at the moment by his versatile dependent.
BecknounUS /bek/
a beckoning gesture
From this reading Gilead Beck was so far in Panurge's position that he asked advice of all his friends.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Pantagruel, as we know, advised him alternately for and against, according to the view taken at the moment by his versatile dependent.
Cassilis
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From this reading Mr. Cassilis recommended him to wait and look about him; meantime, he took his money for investment; and, as practice makes perfect, and twice or thrice makes a habit, he found now no difficulty in making Mr. Beck give him cheques without asking their amount or their object, while the American Fortunatus easily fell into the habit of signing them without question.
chequesnounUS /tʃeks/
plural of “cheque” — a written order directing a bank to pay money
From this reading Mr. Cassilis recommended him to wait and look about him; meantime, he took his money for investment; and, as practice makes perfect, and twice or thrice makes a habit, he found now no difficulty in making Mr. Beck give him cheques without asking their amount or their object, while the American Fortunatus easily fell into the habit of signing them without question.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading When Panurge was in that dreadful difficulty of his about marrying he took counsel of all his friends.
dependentadjectiveUS /dɪˈpendənt/
relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed
From this reading Pantagruel, as we know, advised him alternately for and against, according to the view taken at the moment by his versatile dependent.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading When Panurge was in that dreadful difficulty of his about marrying he took counsel of all his friends.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading When Panurge was in that dreadful difficulty of his about marrying he took counsel of all his friends.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Mr. Cassilis recommended him to wait and look about him; meantime, he took his money for investment; and, as practice makes perfect, and twice or thrice makes a habit, he found now no difficulty in making Mr. Beck give him cheques without asking their amount or their object, while the American Fortunatus easily fell into the habit of signing them without question.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Gilead Beck was so far in Panurge's position that he asked advice of all his friends.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Mr. Cassilis recommended him to wait and look about him; meantime, he took his money for investment; and, as practice makes perfect, and twice or thrice makes a habit, he found now no difficulty in making Mr. Beck give him cheques without asking their amount or their object, while the American Fortunatus easily fell into the habit of signing them without question.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Pantagruel, as we know, advised him alternately for and against, according to the view taken at the moment by his versatile dependent.
Fortunatus
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From this reading Mr. Cassilis recommended him to wait and look about him; meantime, he took his money for investment; and, as practice makes perfect, and twice or thrice makes a habit, he found now no difficulty in making Mr. Beck give him cheques without asking their amount or their object, while the American Fortunatus easily fell into the habit of signing them without question.
set up or found
From this reading Mr. Cassilis recommended him to wait and look about him; meantime, he took his money for investment; and, as practice makes perfect, and twice or thrice makes a habit, he found now no difficulty in making Mr. Beck give him cheques without asking their amount or their object, while the American Fortunatus easily fell into the habit of signing them without question.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading When Panurge was in that dreadful difficulty of his about marrying he took counsel of all his friends.
Gilead
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From this reading Gilead Beck was so far in Panurge's position that he asked advice of all his friends.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Mr. Cassilis recommended him to wait and look about him; meantime, he took his money for investment; and, as practice makes perfect, and twice or thrice makes a habit, he found now no difficulty in making Mr. Beck give him cheques without asking their amount or their object, while the American Fortunatus easily fell into the habit of signing them without question.
an established custom
From this reading Mr. Cassilis recommended him to wait and look about him; meantime, he took his money for investment; and, as practice makes perfect, and twice or thrice makes a habit, he found now no difficulty in making Mr. Beck give him cheques without asking their amount or their object, while the American Fortunatus easily fell into the habit of signing them without question.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Panurge was in that dreadful difficulty of his about marrying he took counsel of all his friends.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Pantagruel, as we know, advised him alternately for and against, according to the view taken at the moment by his versatile dependent.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Panurge was in that dreadful difficulty of his about marrying he took counsel of all his friends.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Panurge was in that dreadful difficulty of his about marrying he took counsel of all his friends.
inani
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From this reading "Animum pictura pascit inani."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Mr. Cassilis recommended him to wait and look about him; meantime, he took his money for investment; and, as practice makes perfect, and twice or thrice makes a habit, he found now no difficulty in making Mr. Beck give him cheques without asking their amount or their object, while the American Fortunatus easily fell into the habit of signing them without question.
investmentnounUS /ˌɪnˈvestmənt/
the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit
From this reading Mr. Cassilis recommended him to wait and look about him; meantime, he took his money for investment; and, as practice makes perfect, and twice or thrice makes a habit, he found now no difficulty in making Mr. Beck give him cheques without asking their amount or their object, while the American Fortunatus easily fell into the habit of signing them without question.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Pantagruel, as we know, advised him alternately for and against, according to the view taken at the moment by his versatile dependent.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Mr. Cassilis recommended him to wait and look about him; meantime, he took his money for investment; and, as practice makes perfect, and twice or thrice makes a habit, he found now no difficulty in making Mr. Beck give him cheques without asking their amount or their object, while the American Fortunatus easily fell into the habit of signing them without question.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading Mr. Cassilis recommended him to wait and look about him; meantime, he took his money for investment; and, as practice makes perfect, and twice or thrice makes a habit, he found now no difficulty in making Mr. Beck give him cheques without asking their amount or their object, while the American Fortunatus easily fell into the habit of signing them without question.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Mr. Cassilis recommended him to wait and look about him; meantime, he took his money for investment; and, as practice makes perfect, and twice or thrice makes a habit, he found now no difficulty in making Mr. Beck give him cheques without asking their amount or their object, while the American Fortunatus easily fell into the habit of signing them without question.
marryingverbUS /ˈmeriɪŋ/
-ing form of “marry” — take in marriage
From this reading When Panurge was in that dreadful difficulty of his about marrying he took counsel of all his friends.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading Mr. Cassilis recommended him to wait and look about him; meantime, he took his money for investment; and, as practice makes perfect, and twice or thrice makes a habit, he found now no difficulty in making Mr. Beck give him cheques without asking their amount or their object, while the American Fortunatus easily fell into the habit of signing them without question.
a particular point in time
From this reading Pantagruel, as we know, advised him alternately for and against, according to the view taken at the moment by his versatile dependent.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Mr. Cassilis recommended him to wait and look about him; meantime, he took his money for investment; and, as practice makes perfect, and twice or thrice makes a habit, he found now no difficulty in making Mr. Beck give him cheques without asking their amount or their object, while the American Fortunatus easily fell into the habit of signing them without question.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Cassilis recommended him to wait and look about him; meantime, he took his money for investment; and, as practice makes perfect, and twice or thrice makes a habit, he found now no difficulty in making Mr. Beck give him cheques without asking their amount or their object, while the American Fortunatus easily fell into the habit of signing them without question.
not any; not one
From this reading Mr. Cassilis recommended him to wait and look about him; meantime, he took his money for investment; and, as practice makes perfect, and twice or thrice makes a habit, he found now no difficulty in making Mr. Beck give him cheques without asking their amount or their object, while the American Fortunatus easily fell into the habit of signing them without question.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Mr. Cassilis recommended him to wait and look about him; meantime, he took his money for investment; and, as practice makes perfect, and twice or thrice makes a habit, he found now no difficulty in making Mr. Beck give him cheques without asking their amount or their object, while the American Fortunatus easily fell into the habit of signing them without question.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Mr. Cassilis recommended him to wait and look about him; meantime, he took his money for investment; and, as practice makes perfect, and twice or thrice makes a habit, he found now no difficulty in making Mr. Beck give him cheques without asking their amount or their object, while the American Fortunatus easily fell into the habit of signing them without question.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Panurge was in that dreadful difficulty of his about marrying he took counsel of all his friends.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Mr. Cassilis recommended him to wait and look about him; meantime, he took his money for investment; and, as practice makes perfect, and twice or thrice makes a habit, he found now no difficulty in making Mr. Beck give him cheques without asking their amount or their object, while the American Fortunatus easily fell into the habit of signing them without question.
Pantagruel
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From this reading Pantagruel, as we know, advised him alternately for and against, according to the view taken at the moment by his versatile dependent.
Panurge
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From this reading When Panurge was in that dreadful difficulty of his about marrying he took counsel of all his friends.
Panurge's
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From this reading Gilead Beck was so far in Panurge's position that he asked advice of all his friends.
pascit
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From this reading "Animum pictura pascit inani."
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Mr. Cassilis recommended him to wait and look about him; meantime, he took his money for investment; and, as practice makes perfect, and twice or thrice makes a habit, he found now no difficulty in making Mr. Beck give him cheques without asking their amount or their object, while the American Fortunatus easily fell into the habit of signing them without question.
pictura
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From this reading "Animum pictura pascit inani."
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Gilead Beck was so far in Panurge's position that he asked advice of all his friends.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading Mr. Cassilis recommended him to wait and look about him; meantime, he took his money for investment; and, as practice makes perfect, and twice or thrice makes a habit, he found now no difficulty in making Mr. Beck give him cheques without asking their amount or their object, while the American Fortunatus easily fell into the habit of signing them without question.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Mr. Cassilis recommended him to wait and look about him; meantime, he took his money for investment; and, as practice makes perfect, and twice or thrice makes a habit, he found now no difficulty in making Mr. Beck give him cheques without asking their amount or their object, while the American Fortunatus easily fell into the habit of signing them without question.
recommendedverbUS /ˌrekəˈmendɪd/
past form of “recommend” — push for something
From this reading Mr. Cassilis recommended him to wait and look about him; meantime, he took his money for investment; and, as practice makes perfect, and twice or thrice makes a habit, he found now no difficulty in making Mr. Beck give him cheques without asking their amount or their object, while the American Fortunatus easily fell into the habit of signing them without question.
signingnounUS /ˈsaɪnɪŋ/
language expressed by visible hand gestures
From this reading Mr. Cassilis recommended him to wait and look about him; meantime, he took his money for investment; and, as practice makes perfect, and twice or thrice makes a habit, he found now no difficulty in making Mr. Beck give him cheques without asking their amount or their object, while the American Fortunatus easily fell into the habit of signing them without question.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Gilead Beck was so far in Panurge's position that he asked advice of all his friends.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Pantagruel, as we know, advised him alternately for and against, according to the view taken at the moment by his versatile dependent.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Panurge was in that dreadful difficulty of his about marrying he took counsel of all his friends.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Pantagruel, as we know, advised him alternately for and against, according to the view taken at the moment by his versatile dependent.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Cassilis recommended him to wait and look about him; meantime, he took his money for investment; and, as practice makes perfect, and twice or thrice makes a habit, he found now no difficulty in making Mr. Beck give him cheques without asking their amount or their object, while the American Fortunatus easily fell into the habit of signing them without question.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Mr. Cassilis recommended him to wait and look about him; meantime, he took his money for investment; and, as practice makes perfect, and twice or thrice makes a habit, he found now no difficulty in making Mr. Beck give him cheques without asking their amount or their object, while the American Fortunatus easily fell into the habit of signing them without question.
thriceadverbUS /θraɪs/
three times
From this reading Mr. Cassilis recommended him to wait and look about him; meantime, he took his money for investment; and, as practice makes perfect, and twice or thrice makes a habit, he found now no difficulty in making Mr. Beck give him cheques without asking their amount or their object, while the American Fortunatus easily fell into the habit of signing them without question.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Pantagruel, as we know, advised him alternately for and against, according to the view taken at the moment by his versatile dependent.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading When Panurge was in that dreadful difficulty of his about marrying he took counsel of all his friends.
two times
From this reading Mr. Cassilis recommended him to wait and look about him; meantime, he took his money for investment; and, as practice makes perfect, and twice or thrice makes a habit, he found now no difficulty in making Mr. Beck give him cheques without asking their amount or their object, while the American Fortunatus easily fell into the habit of signing them without question.
versatileadjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrsətəl/
having great diversity or variety
From this reading Pantagruel, as we know, advised him alternately for and against, according to the view taken at the moment by his versatile dependent.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Pantagruel, as we know, advised him alternately for and against, according to the view taken at the moment by his versatile dependent.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Mr. Cassilis recommended him to wait and look about him; meantime, he took his money for investment; and, as practice makes perfect, and twice or thrice makes a habit, he found now no difficulty in making Mr. Beck give him cheques without asking their amount or their object, while the American Fortunatus easily fell into the habit of signing them without question.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Panurge was in that dreadful difficulty of his about marrying he took counsel of all his friends.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Pantagruel, as we know, advised him alternately for and against, according to the view taken at the moment by his versatile dependent.
at the time that
From this reading When Panurge was in that dreadful difficulty of his about marrying he took counsel of all his friends.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Mr. Cassilis recommended him to wait and look about him; meantime, he took his money for investment; and, as practice makes perfect, and twice or thrice makes a habit, he found now no difficulty in making Mr. Beck give him cheques without asking their amount or their object, while the American Fortunatus easily fell into the habit of signing them without question.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Mr. Cassilis recommended him to wait and look about him; meantime, he took his money for investment; and, as practice makes perfect, and twice or thrice makes a habit, he found now no difficulty in making Mr. Beck give him cheques without asking their amount or their object, while the American Fortunatus easily fell into the habit of signing them without question.
