used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NOVEL DIFFICULTY FOR A MAN OF WEALTH.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Since he had entered upon his fortune, he had already given away a great deal of money; but it seemed to him a very trifling amount in proportion to the vast sum he possessed.
a quantity of money
From this reading Since he had entered upon his fortune, he had already given away a great deal of money; but it seemed to him a very trifling amount in proportion to the vast sum he possessed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The trouble with most people, rich and otherwise, is to know how to keep their money; how to get rid of it was the difficulty with which "the Golden Shoemaker" was beset.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading He was, moreover, aware that he was getting richer every day.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Since he had entered upon his fortune, he had already given away a great deal of money; but it seemed to him a very trifling amount in proportion to the vast sum he possessed.
besetverbUS /bɪˈset/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading The trouble with most people, rich and otherwise, is to know how to keep their money; how to get rid of it was the difficulty with which "the Golden Shoemaker" was beset.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Since he had entered upon his fortune, he had already given away a great deal of money; but it seemed to him a very trifling amount in proportion to the vast sum he possessed.
CobblernounUS /ˈkɑːblər/
a person who makes or repairs shoes
From this reading "Cobbler" Horn's unalterable purpose was to retain no more than a comparatively small portion of his wealth for his own use.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading "Cobbler" Horn's unalterable purpose was to retain no more than a comparatively small portion of his wealth for his own use.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He was, moreover, aware that he was getting richer every day.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Since he had entered upon his fortune, he had already given away a great deal of money; but it seemed to him a very trifling amount in proportion to the vast sum he possessed.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading A NOVEL DIFFICULTY FOR A MAN OF WEALTH.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Since he had entered upon his fortune, he had already given away a great deal of money; but it seemed to him a very trifling amount in proportion to the vast sum he possessed.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He was, moreover, aware that he was getting richer every day.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A NOVEL DIFFICULTY FOR A MAN OF WEALTH.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Since he had entered upon his fortune, he had already given away a great deal of money; but it seemed to him a very trifling amount in proportion to the vast sum he possessed.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The trouble with most people, rich and otherwise, is to know how to keep their money; how to get rid of it was the difficulty with which "the Golden Shoemaker" was beset.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading He was, moreover, aware that he was getting richer every day.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Since he had entered upon his fortune, he had already given away a great deal of money; but it seemed to him a very trifling amount in proportion to the vast sum he possessed.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading The trouble with most people, rich and otherwise, is to know how to keep their money; how to get rid of it was the difficulty with which "the Golden Shoemaker" was beset.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Since he had entered upon his fortune, he had already given away a great deal of money; but it seemed to him a very trifling amount in proportion to the vast sum he possessed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Since he had entered upon his fortune, he had already given away a great deal of money; but it seemed to him a very trifling amount in proportion to the vast sum he possessed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Since he had entered upon his fortune, he had already given away a great deal of money; but it seemed to him a very trifling amount in proportion to the vast sum he possessed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Since he had entered upon his fortune, he had already given away a great deal of money; but it seemed to him a very trifling amount in proportion to the vast sum he possessed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Cobbler" Horn's unalterable purpose was to retain no more than a comparatively small portion of his wealth for his own use.
Horn'snounUS /hɔːrnz/
possessive form of “horn” — a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading "Cobbler" Horn's unalterable purpose was to retain no more than a comparatively small portion of his wealth for his own use.
how
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From this reading The trouble with most people, rich and otherwise, is to know how to keep their money; how to get rid of it was the difficulty with which "the Golden Shoemaker" was beset.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Since he had entered upon his fortune, he had already given away a great deal of money; but it seemed to him a very trifling amount in proportion to the vast sum he possessed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The trouble with most people, rich and otherwise, is to know how to keep their money; how to get rid of it was the difficulty with which "the Golden Shoemaker" was beset.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The trouble with most people, rich and otherwise, is to know how to keep their money; how to get rid of it was the difficulty with which "the Golden Shoemaker" was beset.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The trouble with most people, rich and otherwise, is to know how to keep their money; how to get rid of it was the difficulty with which "the Golden Shoemaker" was beset.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The trouble with most people, rich and otherwise, is to know how to keep their money; how to get rid of it was the difficulty with which "the Golden Shoemaker" was beset.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A NOVEL DIFFICULTY FOR A MAN OF WEALTH.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading The trouble with most people, rich and otherwise, is to know how to keep their money; how to get rid of it was the difficulty with which "the Golden Shoemaker" was beset.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Cobbler" Horn's unalterable purpose was to retain no more than a comparatively small portion of his wealth for his own use.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading He was, moreover, aware that he was getting richer every day.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The trouble with most people, rich and otherwise, is to know how to keep their money; how to get rid of it was the difficulty with which "the Golden Shoemaker" was beset.
not any; not one
From this reading "Cobbler" Horn's unalterable purpose was to retain no more than a comparatively small portion of his wealth for his own use.
NOVELnounUS /ˈnɑːvəl/
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading A NOVEL DIFFICULTY FOR A MAN OF WEALTH.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A NOVEL DIFFICULTY FOR A MAN OF WEALTH.
in other respects or ways
From this reading The trouble with most people, rich and otherwise, is to know how to keep their money; how to get rid of it was the difficulty with which "the Golden Shoemaker" was beset.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "Cobbler" Horn's unalterable purpose was to retain no more than a comparatively small portion of his wealth for his own use.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The trouble with most people, rich and otherwise, is to know how to keep their money; how to get rid of it was the difficulty with which "the Golden Shoemaker" was beset.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "Cobbler" Horn's unalterable purpose was to retain no more than a comparatively small portion of his wealth for his own use.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Since he had entered upon his fortune, he had already given away a great deal of money; but it seemed to him a very trifling amount in proportion to the vast sum he possessed.
proportionnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading Since he had entered upon his fortune, he had already given away a great deal of money; but it seemed to him a very trifling amount in proportion to the vast sum he possessed.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading "Cobbler" Horn's unalterable purpose was to retain no more than a comparatively small portion of his wealth for his own use.
retainverbUS /rɪˈteɪn/
hold back within
From this reading "Cobbler" Horn's unalterable purpose was to retain no more than a comparatively small portion of his wealth for his own use.
possessing material wealth
From this reading The trouble with most people, rich and otherwise, is to know how to keep their money; how to get rid of it was the difficulty with which "the Golden Shoemaker" was beset.
richeradjectiveUS /ˈrɪtʃər/
comparative of “rich” — possessing material wealth
From this reading He was, moreover, aware that he was getting richer every day.
relieve from
From this reading The trouble with most people, rich and otherwise, is to know how to keep their money; how to get rid of it was the difficulty with which "the Golden Shoemaker" was beset.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Since he had entered upon his fortune, he had already given away a great deal of money; but it seemed to him a very trifling amount in proportion to the vast sum he possessed.
ShoemakernounUS /ˈʃuːmeɪkər/
a person who makes or repairs shoes
From this reading The trouble with most people, rich and otherwise, is to know how to keep their money; how to get rid of it was the difficulty with which "the Golden Shoemaker" was beset.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since he had entered upon his fortune, he had already given away a great deal of money; but it seemed to him a very trifling amount in proportion to the vast sum he possessed.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Cobbler" Horn's unalterable purpose was to retain no more than a comparatively small portion of his wealth for his own use.
a quantity of money
From this reading Since he had entered upon his fortune, he had already given away a great deal of money; but it seemed to him a very trifling amount in proportion to the vast sum he possessed.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Cobbler" Horn's unalterable purpose was to retain no more than a comparatively small portion of his wealth for his own use.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was, moreover, aware that he was getting richer every day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The trouble with most people, rich and otherwise, is to know how to keep their money; how to get rid of it was the difficulty with which "the Golden Shoemaker" was beset.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The trouble with most people, rich and otherwise, is to know how to keep their money; how to get rid of it was the difficulty with which "the Golden Shoemaker" was beset.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The trouble with most people, rich and otherwise, is to know how to keep their money; how to get rid of it was the difficulty with which "the Golden Shoemaker" was beset.
triflingnounUS /ˈtraɪflɪŋ/
the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
From this reading Since he had entered upon his fortune, he had already given away a great deal of money; but it seemed to him a very trifling amount in proportion to the vast sum he possessed.
a source of difficulty
From this reading The trouble with most people, rich and otherwise, is to know how to keep their money; how to get rid of it was the difficulty with which "the Golden Shoemaker" was beset.
unalterableadjectiveUS /əˈnɔːltərəbəl/
not capable of being changed or altered
From this reading "Cobbler" Horn's unalterable purpose was to retain no more than a comparatively small portion of his wealth for his own use.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Since he had entered upon his fortune, he had already given away a great deal of money; but it seemed to him a very trifling amount in proportion to the vast sum he possessed.
the act of using
From this reading "Cobbler" Horn's unalterable purpose was to retain no more than a comparatively small portion of his wealth for his own use.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Since he had entered upon his fortune, he had already given away a great deal of money; but it seemed to him a very trifling amount in proportion to the vast sum he possessed.
precisely as stated
From this reading Since he had entered upon his fortune, he had already given away a great deal of money; but it seemed to him a very trifling amount in proportion to the vast sum he possessed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The trouble with most people, rich and otherwise, is to know how to keep their money; how to get rid of it was the difficulty with which "the Golden Shoemaker" was beset.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading A NOVEL DIFFICULTY FOR A MAN OF WEALTH.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The trouble with most people, rich and otherwise, is to know how to keep their money; how to get rid of it was the difficulty with which "the Golden Shoemaker" was beset.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The trouble with most people, rich and otherwise, is to know how to keep their money; how to get rid of it was the difficulty with which "the Golden Shoemaker" was beset.
