used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He instantly recognized the fact that it would be a great thing for him to become associated with them, while eight hundred dollars, over and above all living expenses, would be quite a leap beyond fifteen dollars a week, and finding himself.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading He instantly recognized the fact that it would be a great thing for him to become associated with them, while eight hundred dollars, over and above all living expenses, would be quite a leap beyond fifteen dollars a week, and finding himself.
(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 He instantly recognized the fact that it would be a great thing for him to become associated with them, while eight hundred dollars, over and above all living expenses, would be quite a leap beyond fifteen dollars a week, and finding himself.
alluringadjectiveUS /əˈlʊrɪŋ/
highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
From this reading Then, too, the prospect of travel and sightseeing was very alluring.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Gerald’s breath was almost taken away by this unexpected proposal.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He instantly recognized the fact that it would be a great thing for him to become associated with them, while eight hundred dollars, over and above all living expenses, would be quite a leap beyond fifteen dollars a week, and finding himself.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had heard of the firm of “Lyttleton & Rand,” both members of which were registered as eminent lawyers in New York.
associatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/
past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading He instantly recognized the fact that it would be a great thing for him to become associated with them, while eight hundred dollars, over and above all living expenses, would be quite a leap beyond fifteen dollars a week, and finding himself.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Gerald’s breath was almost taken away by this unexpected proposal.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He instantly recognized the fact that it would be a great thing for him to become associated with them, while eight hundred dollars, over and above all living expenses, would be quite a leap beyond fifteen dollars a week, and finding himself.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He instantly recognized the fact that it would be a great thing for him to become associated with them, while eight hundred dollars, over and above all living expenses, would be quite a leap beyond fifteen dollars a week, and finding himself.
BETRAYverbUS /bɪˈtreɪ/
reveal unintentionally
From this reading “I DID NOT MEAN TO BETRAY MYSELF.”
on the far side of; further than
From this reading He instantly recognized the fact that it would be a great thing for him to become associated with them, while eight hundred dollars, over and above all living expenses, would be quite a leap beyond fifteen dollars a week, and finding himself.
the two together, not just one
From this reading He had heard of the firm of “Lyttleton & Rand,” both members of which were registered as eminent lawyers in New York.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Gerald’s breath was almost taken away by this unexpected proposal.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Gerald’s breath was almost taken away by this unexpected proposal.
DIDauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “I DID NOT MEAN TO BETRAY MYSELF.”
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading He instantly recognized the fact that it would be a great thing for him to become associated with them, while eight hundred dollars, over and above all living expenses, would be quite a leap beyond fifteen dollars a week, and finding himself.
being one more than seven
From this reading He instantly recognized the fact that it would be a great thing for him to become associated with them, while eight hundred dollars, over and above all living expenses, would be quite a leap beyond fifteen dollars a week, and finding himself.
eminentadjectiveUS /ˈemənənt/
standing above others in quality or position
From this reading He had heard of the firm of “Lyttleton & Rand,” both members of which were registered as eminent lawyers in New York.
expensesnounUS /ɪkˈspensəz/
plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading He instantly recognized the fact that it would be a great thing for him to become associated with them, while eight hundred dollars, over and above all living expenses, would be quite a leap beyond fifteen dollars a week, and finding himself.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He instantly recognized the fact that it would be a great thing for him to become associated with them, while eight hundred dollars, over and above all living expenses, would be quite a leap beyond fifteen dollars a week, and finding himself.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading He instantly recognized the fact that it would be a great thing for him to become associated with them, while eight hundred dollars, over and above all living expenses, would be quite a leap beyond fifteen dollars a week, and finding himself.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading He instantly recognized the fact that it would be a great thing for him to become associated with them, while eight hundred dollars, over and above all living expenses, would be quite a leap beyond fifteen dollars a week, and finding himself.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading He had heard of the firm of “Lyttleton & Rand,” both members of which were registered as eminent lawyers in New York.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He instantly recognized the fact that it would be a great thing for him to become associated with them, while eight hundred dollars, over and above all living expenses, would be quite a leap beyond fifteen dollars a week, and finding himself.
Gerald's
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From this reading Gerald’s breath was almost taken away by this unexpected proposal.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He instantly recognized the fact that it would be a great thing for him to become associated with them, while eight hundred dollars, over and above all living expenses, would be quite a leap beyond fifteen dollars a week, and finding himself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had heard of the firm of “Lyttleton & Rand,” both members of which were registered as eminent lawyers in New York.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had heard of the firm of “Lyttleton & Rand,” both members of which were registered as eminent lawyers in New York.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He had heard of the firm of “Lyttleton & Rand,” both members of which were registered as eminent lawyers in New York.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He instantly recognized the fact that it would be a great thing for him to become associated with them, while eight hundred dollars, over and above all living expenses, would be quite a leap beyond fifteen dollars a week, and finding himself.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He instantly recognized the fact that it would be a great thing for him to become associated with them, while eight hundred dollars, over and above all living expenses, would be quite a leap beyond fifteen dollars a week, and finding himself.
ten 10s
From this reading He instantly recognized the fact that it would be a great thing for him to become associated with them, while eight hundred dollars, over and above all living expenses, would be quite a leap beyond fifteen dollars a week, and finding himself.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I DID NOT MEAN TO BETRAY MYSELF.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had heard of the firm of “Lyttleton & Rand,” both members of which were registered as eminent lawyers in New York.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading He instantly recognized the fact that it would be a great thing for him to become associated with them, while eight hundred dollars, over and above all living expenses, would be quite a leap beyond fifteen dollars a week, and finding himself.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He instantly recognized the fact that it would be a great thing for him to become associated with them, while eight hundred dollars, over and above all living expenses, would be quite a leap beyond fifteen dollars a week, and finding himself.
lawyersnounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading He had heard of the firm of “Lyttleton & Rand,” both members of which were registered as eminent lawyers in New York.
leapnounUS /liːp/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading He instantly recognized the fact that it would be a great thing for him to become associated with them, while eight hundred dollars, over and above all living expenses, would be quite a leap beyond fifteen dollars a week, and finding himself.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading He instantly recognized the fact that it would be a great thing for him to become associated with them, while eight hundred dollars, over and above all living expenses, would be quite a leap beyond fifteen dollars a week, and finding himself.
Lyttleton
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From this reading He had heard of the firm of “Lyttleton & Rand,” both members of which were registered as eminent lawyers in New York.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading “I DID NOT MEAN TO BETRAY MYSELF.”
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading He had heard of the firm of “Lyttleton & Rand,” both members of which were registered as eminent lawyers in New York.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading “I DID NOT MEAN TO BETRAY MYSELF.”
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He had heard of the firm of “Lyttleton & Rand,” both members of which were registered as eminent lawyers in New York.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I DID NOT MEAN TO BETRAY MYSELF.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had heard of the firm of “Lyttleton & Rand,” both members of which were registered as eminent lawyers in New York.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He instantly recognized the fact that it would be a great thing for him to become associated with them, while eight hundred dollars, over and above all living expenses, would be quite a leap beyond fifteen dollars a week, and finding himself.
proposalnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading Gerald’s breath was almost taken away by this unexpected proposal.
the possibility of future success
From this reading Then, too, the prospect of travel and sightseeing was very alluring.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He instantly recognized the fact that it would be a great thing for him to become associated with them, while eight hundred dollars, over and above all living expenses, would be quite a leap beyond fifteen dollars a week, and finding himself.
RandnounUS /rænd/
the basic unit of money in South Africa; equal to 100 cents
From this reading He had heard of the firm of “Lyttleton & Rand,” both members of which were registered as eminent lawyers in New York.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading He instantly recognized the fact that it would be a great thing for him to become associated with them, while eight hundred dollars, over and above all living expenses, would be quite a leap beyond fifteen dollars a week, and finding himself.
registeredadjectiveUS /ˈredʒɪstərd/
(of animals) officially recorded with or certified by a recognized breed association; especially in a stud book
From this reading He had heard of the firm of “Lyttleton & Rand,” both members of which were registered as eminent lawyers in New York.
sightseeingnounUS /ˈsaɪtˈsiːɪŋ/
going about to look at places of interest
From this reading Then, too, the prospect of travel and sightseeing was very alluring.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Gerald’s breath was almost taken away by this unexpected proposal.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He instantly recognized the fact that it would be a great thing for him to become associated with them, while eight hundred dollars, over and above all living expenses, would be quite a leap beyond fifteen dollars a week, and finding himself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had heard of the firm of “Lyttleton & Rand,” both members of which were registered as eminent lawyers in New York.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He instantly recognized the fact that it would be a great thing for him to become associated with them, while eight hundred dollars, over and above all living expenses, would be quite a leap beyond fifteen dollars a week, and finding himself.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, too, the prospect of travel and sightseeing was very alluring.
a special situation
From this reading He instantly recognized the fact that it would be a great thing for him to become associated with them, while eight hundred dollars, over and above all living expenses, would be quite a leap beyond fifteen dollars a week, and finding himself.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Gerald’s breath was almost taken away by this unexpected proposal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I DID NOT MEAN TO BETRAY MYSELF.”
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Then, too, the prospect of travel and sightseeing was very alluring.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Then, too, the prospect of travel and sightseeing was very alluring.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading Gerald’s breath was almost taken away by this unexpected proposal.
precisely as stated
From this reading Then, too, the prospect of travel and sightseeing was very alluring.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Gerald’s breath was almost taken away by this unexpected proposal.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading He instantly recognized the fact that it would be a great thing for him to become associated with them, while eight hundred dollars, over and above all living expenses, would be quite a leap beyond fifteen dollars a week, and finding himself.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had heard of the firm of “Lyttleton & Rand,” both members of which were registered as eminent lawyers in New York.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had heard of the firm of “Lyttleton & Rand,” both members of which were registered as eminent lawyers in New York.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He instantly recognized the fact that it would be a great thing for him to become associated with them, while eight hundred dollars, over and above all living expenses, would be quite a leap beyond fifteen dollars a week, and finding himself.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He instantly recognized the fact that it would be a great thing for him to become associated with them, while eight hundred dollars, over and above all living expenses, would be quite a leap beyond fifteen dollars a week, and finding himself.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He instantly recognized the fact that it would be a great thing for him to become associated with them, while eight hundred dollars, over and above all living expenses, would be quite a leap beyond fifteen dollars a week, and finding himself.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading He had heard of the firm of “Lyttleton & Rand,” both members of which were registered as eminent lawyers in New York.
