Chapter XVI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading LOVE AND A LIVING Marley was not surprised by the result of his visit to Selah Dudley.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He wanted to talk about Dudley with some one, but he did not want to talk about him with Lavinia, because he felt a shame in his failure with Dudley that he feared Lavinia might share.

(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 tried to put down the instinctive feeling of dislike he had for the old banker; he told himself that such a feeling was unworthy of him, if not unworthy of Dudley, and in thinking the matter over he tried to clear himself of all suspicion of envy or jealousy of Dudley's success.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading He made an effort to convince himself that there was truth in what Dudley had said to him, even if he could not remember exactly what it was that Dudley had said.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading LOVE AND A LIVING Marley was not surprised by the result of his visit to Selah Dudley.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The whole town considered Dudley its leading man, and Marley tried so to consider him; and he tried to consider him in this light because he was a good man and not because he was a rich man, just as the town pretended to do.

a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank

From this reading He tried to put down the instinctive feeling of dislike he had for the old banker; he told himself that such a feeling was unworthy of him, if not unworthy of Dudley, and in thinking the matter over he tried to clear himself of all suspicion of envy or jealousy of Dudley's success.

for the reason that

From this reading The whole town considered Dudley its leading man, and Marley tried so to consider him; and he tried to consider him in this light because he was a good man and not because he was a rich man, just as the town pretended to do.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He wanted to talk about Dudley with some one, but he did not want to talk about him with Lavinia, because he felt a shame in his failure with Dudley that he feared Lavinia might share.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading LOVE AND A LIVING Marley was not surprised by the result of his visit to Selah Dudley.

rid of obstructions

From this reading He tried to put down the instinctive feeling of dislike he had for the old banker; he told himself that such a feeling was unworthy of him, if not unworthy of Dudley, and in thinking the matter over he tried to clear himself of all suspicion of envy or jealousy of Dudley's success.

deem to be

From this reading The whole town considered Dudley its leading man, and Marley tried so to consider him; and he tried to consider him in this light because he was a good man and not because he was a rich man, just as the town pretended to do.

carefully weighed

From this reading The whole town considered Dudley its leading man, and Marley tried so to consider him; and he tried to consider him in this light because he was a good man and not because he was a rich man, just as the town pretended to do.

make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something

From this reading He made an effort to convince himself that there was truth in what Dudley had said to him, even if he could not remember exactly what it was that Dudley had said.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He made an effort to convince himself that there was truth in what Dudley had said to him, even if he could not remember exactly what it was that Dudley had said.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He wanted to talk about Dudley with some one, but he did not want to talk about him with Lavinia, because he felt a shame in his failure with Dudley that he feared Lavinia might share.

an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group

From this reading He tried to put down the instinctive feeling of dislike he had for the old banker; he told himself that such a feeling was unworthy of him, if not unworthy of Dudley, and in thinking the matter over he tried to clear himself of all suspicion of envy or jealousy of Dudley's success.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading The whole town considered Dudley its leading man, and Marley tried so to consider him; and he tried to consider him in this light because he was a good man and not because he was a rich man, just as the town pretended to do.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He tried to put down the instinctive feeling of dislike he had for the old banker; he told himself that such a feeling was unworthy of him, if not unworthy of Dudley, and in thinking the matter over he tried to clear himself of all suspicion of envy or jealousy of Dudley's success.

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From this reading LOVE AND A LIVING Marley was not surprised by the result of his visit to Selah Dudley.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He tried to put down the instinctive feeling of dislike he had for the old banker; he told himself that such a feeling was unworthy of him, if not unworthy of Dudley, and in thinking the matter over he tried to clear himself of all suspicion of envy or jealousy of Dudley's success.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading He made an effort to convince himself that there was truth in what Dudley had said to him, even if he could not remember exactly what it was that Dudley had said.

a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another

From this reading He tried to put down the instinctive feeling of dislike he had for the old banker; he told himself that such a feeling was unworthy of him, if not unworthy of Dudley, and in thinking the matter over he tried to clear himself of all suspicion of envy or jealousy of Dudley's success.

divisible by two

From this reading He made an effort to convince himself that there was truth in what Dudley had said to him, even if he could not remember exactly what it was that Dudley had said.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading He made an effort to convince himself that there was truth in what Dudley had said to him, even if he could not remember exactly what it was that Dudley had said.

an act that fails

From this reading He wanted to talk about Dudley with some one, but he did not want to talk about him with Lavinia, because he felt a shame in his failure with Dudley that he feared Lavinia might share.

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading He wanted to talk about Dudley with some one, but he did not want to talk about him with Lavinia, because he felt a shame in his failure with Dudley that he feared Lavinia might share.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading He tried to put down the instinctive feeling of dislike he had for the old banker; he told himself that such a feeling was unworthy of him, if not unworthy of Dudley, and in thinking the matter over he tried to clear himself of all suspicion of envy or jealousy of Dudley's success.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading He wanted to talk about Dudley with some one, but he did not want to talk about him with Lavinia, because he felt a shame in his failure with Dudley that he feared Lavinia might share.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He tried to put down the instinctive feeling of dislike he had for the old banker; he told himself that such a feeling was unworthy of him, if not unworthy of Dudley, and in thinking the matter over he tried to clear himself of all suspicion of envy or jealousy of Dudley's success.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The whole town considered Dudley its leading man, and Marley tried so to consider him; and he tried to consider him in this light because he was a good man and not because he was a rich man, just as the town pretended to do.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading He made an effort to convince himself that there was truth in what Dudley had said to him, even if he could not remember exactly what it was that Dudley had said.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He made an effort to convince himself that there was truth in what Dudley had said to him, even if he could not remember exactly what it was that Dudley had said.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He made an effort to convince himself that there was truth in what Dudley had said to him, even if he could not remember exactly what it was that Dudley had said.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He made an effort to convince himself that there was truth in what Dudley had said to him, even if he could not remember exactly what it was that Dudley had said.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading LOVE AND A LIVING Marley was not surprised by the result of his visit to Selah Dudley.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He made an effort to convince himself that there was truth in what Dudley had said to him, even if he could not remember exactly what it was that Dudley had said.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading He made an effort to convince himself that there was truth in what Dudley had said to him, even if he could not remember exactly what it was that Dudley had said.

unthinking; prompted by (or as if by) instinct

From this reading He tried to put down the instinctive feeling of dislike he had for the old banker; he told himself that such a feeling was unworthy of him, if not unworthy of Dudley, and in thinking the matter over he tried to clear himself of all suspicion of envy or jealousy of Dudley's success.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He made an effort to convince himself that there was truth in what Dudley had said to him, even if he could not remember exactly what it was that Dudley had said.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The whole town considered Dudley its leading man, and Marley tried so to consider him; and he tried to consider him in this light because he was a good man and not because he was a rich man, just as the town pretended to do.

a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)

From this reading He tried to put down the instinctive feeling of dislike he had for the old banker; he told himself that such a feeling was unworthy of him, if not unworthy of Dudley, and in thinking the matter over he tried to clear himself of all suspicion of envy or jealousy of Dudley's success.

and nothing more

From this reading The whole town considered Dudley its leading man, and Marley tried so to consider him; and he tried to consider him in this light because he was a good man and not because he was a rich man, just as the town pretended to do.

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From this reading He wanted to talk about Dudley with some one, but he did not want to talk about him with Lavinia, because he felt a shame in his failure with Dudley that he feared Lavinia might share.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading The whole town considered Dudley its leading man, and Marley tried so to consider him; and he tried to consider him in this light because he was a good man and not because he was a rich man, just as the town pretended to do.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The whole town considered Dudley its leading man, and Marley tried so to consider him; and he tried to consider him in this light because he was a good man and not because he was a rich man, just as the town pretended to do.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading LOVE AND A LIVING Marley was not surprised by the result of his visit to Selah Dudley.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading LOVE AND A LIVING Marley was not surprised by the result of his visit to Selah Dudley.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He made an effort to convince himself that there was truth in what Dudley had said to him, even if he could not remember exactly what it was that Dudley had said.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The whole town considered Dudley its leading man, and Marley tried so to consider him; and he tried to consider him in this light because he was a good man and not because he was a rich man, just as the town pretended to do.

Jamaican singer who popularized reggae (1945-1981)

From this reading LOVE AND A LIVING Marley was not surprised by the result of his visit to Selah Dudley.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading He tried to put down the instinctive feeling of dislike he had for the old banker; he told himself that such a feeling was unworthy of him, if not unworthy of Dudley, and in thinking the matter over he tried to clear himself of all suspicion of envy or jealousy of Dudley's success.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He wanted to talk about Dudley with some one, but he did not want to talk about him with Lavinia, because he felt a shame in his failure with Dudley that he feared Lavinia might share.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading LOVE AND A LIVING Marley was not surprised by the result of his visit to Selah Dudley.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LOVE AND A LIVING Marley was not surprised by the result of his visit to Selah Dudley.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading He tried to put down the instinctive feeling of dislike he had for the old banker; he told himself that such a feeling was unworthy of him, if not unworthy of Dudley, and in thinking the matter over he tried to clear himself of all suspicion of envy or jealousy of Dudley's success.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He wanted to talk about Dudley with some one, but he did not want to talk about him with Lavinia, because he felt a shame in his failure with Dudley that he feared Lavinia might share.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He tried to put down the instinctive feeling of dislike he had for the old banker; he told himself that such a feeling was unworthy of him, if not unworthy of Dudley, and in thinking the matter over he tried to clear himself of all suspicion of envy or jealousy of Dudley's success.

above and across; more than

From this reading He tried to put down the instinctive feeling of dislike he had for the old banker; he told himself that such a feeling was unworthy of him, if not unworthy of Dudley, and in thinking the matter over he tried to clear himself of all suspicion of envy or jealousy of Dudley's success.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading The whole town considered Dudley its leading man, and Marley tried so to consider him; and he tried to consider him in this light because he was a good man and not because he was a rich man, just as the town pretended to do.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He tried to put down the instinctive feeling of dislike he had for the old banker; he told himself that such a feeling was unworthy of him, if not unworthy of Dudley, and in thinking the matter over he tried to clear himself of all suspicion of envy or jealousy of Dudley's success.

To recall to mind.

From this reading He made an effort to convince himself that there was truth in what Dudley had said to him, even if he could not remember exactly what it was that Dudley had said.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading LOVE AND A LIVING Marley was not surprised by the result of his visit to Selah Dudley.

possessing material wealth

From this reading The whole town considered Dudley its leading man, and Marley tried so to consider him; and he tried to consider him in this light because he was a good man and not because he was a rich man, just as the town pretended to do.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He made an effort to convince himself that there was truth in what Dudley had said to him, even if he could not remember exactly what it was that Dudley had said.

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From this reading LOVE AND A LIVING Marley was not surprised by the result of his visit to Selah Dudley.

a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt

From this reading He wanted to talk about Dudley with some one, but he did not want to talk about him with Lavinia, because he felt a shame in his failure with Dudley that he feared Lavinia might share.

have in common

From this reading He wanted to talk about Dudley with some one, but he did not want to talk about him with Lavinia, because he felt a shame in his failure with Dudley that he feared Lavinia might share.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The whole town considered Dudley its leading man, and Marley tried so to consider him; and he tried to consider him in this light because he was a good man and not because he was a rich man, just as the town pretended to do.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading He wanted to talk about Dudley with some one, but he did not want to talk about him with Lavinia, because he felt a shame in his failure with Dudley that he feared Lavinia might share.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading He tried to put down the instinctive feeling of dislike he had for the old banker; he told himself that such a feeling was unworthy of him, if not unworthy of Dudley, and in thinking the matter over he tried to clear himself of all suspicion of envy or jealousy of Dudley's success.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading He tried to put down the instinctive feeling of dislike he had for the old banker; he told himself that such a feeling was unworthy of him, if not unworthy of Dudley, and in thinking the matter over he tried to clear himself of all suspicion of envy or jealousy of Dudley's success.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading LOVE AND A LIVING Marley was not surprised by the result of his visit to Selah Dudley.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading He tried to put down the instinctive feeling of dislike he had for the old banker; he told himself that such a feeling was unworthy of him, if not unworthy of Dudley, and in thinking the matter over he tried to clear himself of all suspicion of envy or jealousy of Dudley's success.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading He wanted to talk about Dudley with some one, but he did not want to talk about him with Lavinia, because he felt a shame in his failure with Dudley that he feared Lavinia might share.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He made an effort to convince himself that there was truth in what Dudley had said to him, even if he could not remember exactly what it was that Dudley had said.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading LOVE AND A LIVING Marley was not surprised by the result of his visit to Selah Dudley.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He made an effort to convince himself that there was truth in what Dudley had said to him, even if he could not remember exactly what it was that Dudley had said.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading He tried to put down the instinctive feeling of dislike he had for the old banker; he told himself that such a feeling was unworthy of him, if not unworthy of Dudley, and in thinking the matter over he tried to clear himself of all suspicion of envy or jealousy of Dudley's success.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The whole town considered Dudley its leading man, and Marley tried so to consider him; and he tried to consider him in this light because he was a good man and not because he was a rich man, just as the town pretended to do.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading LOVE AND A LIVING Marley was not surprised by the result of his visit to Selah Dudley.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading He tried to put down the instinctive feeling of dislike he had for the old banker; he told himself that such a feeling was unworthy of him, if not unworthy of Dudley, and in thinking the matter over he tried to clear himself of all suspicion of envy or jealousy of Dudley's success.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading The whole town considered Dudley its leading man, and Marley tried so to consider him; and he tried to consider him in this light because he was a good man and not because he was a rich man, just as the town pretended to do.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading He tried to put down the instinctive feeling of dislike he had for the old banker; he told himself that such a feeling was unworthy of him, if not unworthy of Dudley, and in thinking the matter over he tried to clear himself of all suspicion of envy or jealousy of Dudley's success.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading He made an effort to convince himself that there was truth in what Dudley had said to him, even if he could not remember exactly what it was that Dudley had said.

lacking in value or merit

From this reading He tried to put down the instinctive feeling of dislike he had for the old banker; he told himself that such a feeling was unworthy of him, if not unworthy of Dudley, and in thinking the matter over he tried to clear himself of all suspicion of envy or jealousy of Dudley's success.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading LOVE AND A LIVING Marley was not surprised by the result of his visit to Selah Dudley.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading He wanted to talk about Dudley with some one, but he did not want to talk about him with Lavinia, because he felt a shame in his failure with Dudley that he feared Lavinia might share.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading He wanted to talk about Dudley with some one, but he did not want to talk about him with Lavinia, because he felt a shame in his failure with Dudley that he feared Lavinia might share.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading LOVE AND A LIVING Marley was not surprised by the result of his visit to Selah Dudley.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He made an effort to convince himself that there was truth in what Dudley had said to him, even if he could not remember exactly what it was that Dudley had said.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The whole town considered Dudley its leading man, and Marley tried so to consider him; and he tried to consider him in this light because he was a good man and not because he was a rich man, just as the town pretended to do.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He wanted to talk about Dudley with some one, but he did not want to talk about him with Lavinia, because he felt a shame in his failure with Dudley that he feared Lavinia might share.