used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BEING A NIGHT SCENE, IN WHICH MISS GERTRUDE CHATTESWORTH, BEING ADJURED BY AUNT BECKY, MAKES ANSWER.
abstainedverbUS /əbˈsteɪnd/
past form of “abstain” — refrain from voting
From this reading He was assiduous and respectful; but he wisely abstained from pressing for an immediate decision, and trusted to reflection and to Aunt Becky's good offices; and knew that his gold would operate by its own slow, but sure, gravitation.
ADJURED
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From this reading BEING A NIGHT SCENE, IN WHICH MISS GERTRUDE CHATTESWORTH, BEING ADJURED BY AUNT BECKY, MAKES ANSWER.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was assiduous and respectful; but he wisely abstained from pressing for an immediate decision, and trusted to reflection and to Aunt Becky's good offices; and knew that his gold would operate by its own slow, but sure, gravitation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In Aunt Becky's mind, the time could not be far off when the odd sort of relations existing between the Belmont family and Mr. Dangerfield must be defined.
react verbally
From this reading BEING A NIGHT SCENE, IN WHICH MISS GERTRUDE CHATTESWORTH, BEING ADJURED BY AUNT BECKY, MAKES ANSWER.
assiduousadjectiveUS /əˈsɪdwəs/
marked by care and persistent effort
From this reading He was assiduous and respectful; but he wisely abstained from pressing for an immediate decision, and trusted to reflection and to Aunt Becky's good offices; and knew that his gold would operate by its own slow, but sure, gravitation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At one time he had made up his mind to be peremptory--and politely to demand an unequivocal 'yes,' or 'no.'
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading BEING A NIGHT SCENE, IN WHICH MISS GERTRUDE CHATTESWORTH, BEING ADJURED BY AUNT BECKY, MAKES ANSWER.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In Aunt Becky's mind, the time could not be far off when the odd sort of relations existing between the Belmont family and Mr. Dangerfield must be defined.
BECKY
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From this reading BEING A NIGHT SCENE, IN WHICH MISS GERTRUDE CHATTESWORTH, BEING ADJURED BY AUNT BECKY, MAKES ANSWER.
Becky's
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From this reading In Aunt Becky's mind, the time could not be far off when the odd sort of relations existing between the Belmont family and Mr. Dangerfield must be defined.
BEINGauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading BEING A NIGHT SCENE, IN WHICH MISS GERTRUDE CHATTESWORTH, BEING ADJURED BY AUNT BECKY, MAKES ANSWER.
BelmontnounUS /ˈbelmɑːnt/
a racetrack for thoroughbred racing in Elmont on Long Island; site of the Belmont Stakes
From this reading In Aunt Becky's mind, the time could not be far off when the odd sort of relations existing between the Belmont family and Mr. Dangerfield must be defined.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading In Aunt Becky's mind, the time could not be far off when the odd sort of relations existing between the Belmont family and Mr. Dangerfield must be defined.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was assiduous and respectful; but he wisely abstained from pressing for an immediate decision, and trusted to reflection and to Aunt Becky's good offices; and knew that his gold would operate by its own slow, but sure, gravitation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BEING A NIGHT SCENE, IN WHICH MISS GERTRUDE CHATTESWORTH, BEING ADJURED BY AUNT BECKY, MAKES ANSWER.
CHATTESWORTH
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From this reading BEING A NIGHT SCENE, IN WHICH MISS GERTRUDE CHATTESWORTH, BEING ADJURED BY AUNT BECKY, MAKES ANSWER.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In Aunt Becky's mind, the time could not be far off when the odd sort of relations existing between the Belmont family and Mr. Dangerfield must be defined.
Croesusnoun
last king of Lydia (died in 546 BC)
From this reading The Croesus himself, indeed, was very indulgent.
Dangerfield
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From this reading In Aunt Becky's mind, the time could not be far off when the odd sort of relations existing between the Belmont family and Mr. Dangerfield must be defined.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading He was assiduous and respectful; but he wisely abstained from pressing for an immediate decision, and trusted to reflection and to Aunt Becky's good offices; and knew that his gold would operate by its own slow, but sure, gravitation.
definedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfaɪnd/
clearly characterized or delimited
From this reading In Aunt Becky's mind, the time could not be far off when the odd sort of relations existing between the Belmont family and Mr. Dangerfield must be defined.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading At one time he had made up his mind to be peremptory--and politely to demand an unequivocal 'yes,' or 'no.'
existingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/
presently existing
From this reading In Aunt Becky's mind, the time could not be far off when the odd sort of relations existing between the Belmont family and Mr. Dangerfield must be defined.
a social unit living together
From this reading In Aunt Becky's mind, the time could not be far off when the odd sort of relations existing between the Belmont family and Mr. Dangerfield must be defined.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading In Aunt Becky's mind, the time could not be far off when the odd sort of relations existing between the Belmont family and Mr. Dangerfield must be defined.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was assiduous and respectful; but he wisely abstained from pressing for an immediate decision, and trusted to reflection and to Aunt Becky's good offices; and knew that his gold would operate by its own slow, but sure, gravitation.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was assiduous and respectful; but he wisely abstained from pressing for an immediate decision, and trusted to reflection and to Aunt Becky's good offices; and knew that his gold would operate by its own slow, but sure, gravitation.
GERTRUDE
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From this reading BEING A NIGHT SCENE, IN WHICH MISS GERTRUDE CHATTESWORTH, BEING ADJURED BY AUNT BECKY, MAKES ANSWER.
coins made of gold
From this reading He was assiduous and respectful; but he wisely abstained from pressing for an immediate decision, and trusted to reflection and to Aunt Becky's good offices; and knew that his gold would operate by its own slow, but sure, gravitation.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He was assiduous and respectful; but he wisely abstained from pressing for an immediate decision, and trusted to reflection and to Aunt Becky's good offices; and knew that his gold would operate by its own slow, but sure, gravitation.
gravitationnounUS /ˌɡrævɪˈteɪʃən/
(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface
From this reading He was assiduous and respectful; but he wisely abstained from pressing for an immediate decision, and trusted to reflection and to Aunt Becky's good offices; and knew that his gold would operate by its own slow, but sure, gravitation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At one time he had made up his mind to be peremptory--and politely to demand an unequivocal 'yes,' or 'no.'
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was assiduous and respectful; but he wisely abstained from pressing for an immediate decision, and trusted to reflection and to Aunt Becky's good offices; and knew that his gold would operate by its own slow, but sure, gravitation.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The Croesus himself, indeed, was very indulgent.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was assiduous and respectful; but he wisely abstained from pressing for an immediate decision, and trusted to reflection and to Aunt Becky's good offices; and knew that his gold would operate by its own slow, but sure, gravitation.
of the present time and place
From this reading He was assiduous and respectful; but he wisely abstained from pressing for an immediate decision, and trusted to reflection and to Aunt Becky's good offices; and knew that his gold would operate by its own slow, but sure, gravitation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BEING A NIGHT SCENE, IN WHICH MISS GERTRUDE CHATTESWORTH, BEING ADJURED BY AUNT BECKY, MAKES ANSWER.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading The Croesus himself, indeed, was very indulgent.
indulgentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒənt/
characterized by or given to yielding to the wishes of someone
From this reading The Croesus himself, indeed, was very indulgent.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He was assiduous and respectful; but he wisely abstained from pressing for an immediate decision, and trusted to reflection and to Aunt Becky's good offices; and knew that his gold would operate by its own slow, but sure, gravitation.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He was assiduous and respectful; but he wisely abstained from pressing for an immediate decision, and trusted to reflection and to Aunt Becky's good offices; and knew that his gold would operate by its own slow, but sure, gravitation.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading At one time he had made up his mind to be peremptory--and politely to demand an unequivocal 'yes,' or 'no.'
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading BEING A NIGHT SCENE, IN WHICH MISS GERTRUDE CHATTESWORTH, BEING ADJURED BY AUNT BECKY, MAKES ANSWER.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading In Aunt Becky's mind, the time could not be far off when the odd sort of relations existing between the Belmont family and Mr. Dangerfield must be defined.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading BEING A NIGHT SCENE, IN WHICH MISS GERTRUDE CHATTESWORTH, BEING ADJURED BY AUNT BECKY, MAKES ANSWER.
a form of address for a man
From this reading In Aunt Becky's mind, the time could not be far off when the odd sort of relations existing between the Belmont family and Mr. Dangerfield must be defined.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading In Aunt Becky's mind, the time could not be far off when the odd sort of relations existing between the Belmont family and Mr. Dangerfield must be defined.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading BEING A NIGHT SCENE, IN WHICH MISS GERTRUDE CHATTESWORTH, BEING ADJURED BY AUNT BECKY, MAKES ANSWER.
not any; not one
From this reading At one time he had made up his mind to be peremptory--and politely to demand an unequivocal 'yes,' or 'no.'
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In Aunt Becky's mind, the time could not be far off when the odd sort of relations existing between the Belmont family and Mr. Dangerfield must be defined.
not divisible by two
From this reading In Aunt Becky's mind, the time could not be far off when the odd sort of relations existing between the Belmont family and Mr. Dangerfield must be defined.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In Aunt Becky's mind, the time could not be far off when the odd sort of relations existing between the Belmont family and Mr. Dangerfield must be defined.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading In Aunt Becky's mind, the time could not be far off when the odd sort of relations existing between the Belmont family and Mr. Dangerfield must be defined.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading He was assiduous and respectful; but he wisely abstained from pressing for an immediate decision, and trusted to reflection and to Aunt Becky's good offices; and knew that his gold would operate by its own slow, but sure, gravitation.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At one time he had made up his mind to be peremptory--and politely to demand an unequivocal 'yes,' or 'no.'
operateverbUS /ˈɑːpəreɪt/
direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.
From this reading He was assiduous and respectful; but he wisely abstained from pressing for an immediate decision, and trusted to reflection and to Aunt Becky's good offices; and knew that his gold would operate by its own slow, but sure, gravitation.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading At one time he had made up his mind to be peremptory--and politely to demand an unequivocal 'yes,' or 'no.'
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He was assiduous and respectful; but he wisely abstained from pressing for an immediate decision, and trusted to reflection and to Aunt Becky's good offices; and knew that his gold would operate by its own slow, but sure, gravitation.
peremptoryadjectiveUS /pərˈemptəri/
offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power
From this reading At one time he had made up his mind to be peremptory--and politely to demand an unequivocal 'yes,' or 'no.'
politelyadverbUS /pəˈlaɪtli/
in a polite manner
From this reading At one time he had made up his mind to be peremptory--and politely to demand an unequivocal 'yes,' or 'no.'
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading He was assiduous and respectful; but he wisely abstained from pressing for an immediate decision, and trusted to reflection and to Aunt Becky's good offices; and knew that his gold would operate by its own slow, but sure, gravitation.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading He was assiduous and respectful; but he wisely abstained from pressing for an immediate decision, and trusted to reflection and to Aunt Becky's good offices; and knew that his gold would operate by its own slow, but sure, gravitation.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading In Aunt Becky's mind, the time could not be far off when the odd sort of relations existing between the Belmont family and Mr. Dangerfield must be defined.
respectfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈspektfəl/
full of or exhibiting respect
From this reading He was assiduous and respectful; but he wisely abstained from pressing for an immediate decision, and trusted to reflection and to Aunt Becky's good offices; and knew that his gold would operate by its own slow, but sure, gravitation.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading BEING A NIGHT SCENE, IN WHICH MISS GERTRUDE CHATTESWORTH, BEING ADJURED BY AUNT BECKY, MAKES ANSWER.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading He was assiduous and respectful; but he wisely abstained from pressing for an immediate decision, and trusted to reflection and to Aunt Becky's good offices; and knew that his gold would operate by its own slow, but sure, gravitation.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading In Aunt Becky's mind, the time could not be far off when the odd sort of relations existing between the Belmont family and Mr. Dangerfield must be defined.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He was assiduous and respectful; but he wisely abstained from pressing for an immediate decision, and trusted to reflection and to Aunt Becky's good offices; and knew that his gold would operate by its own slow, but sure, gravitation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was assiduous and respectful; but he wisely abstained from pressing for an immediate decision, and trusted to reflection and to Aunt Becky's good offices; and knew that his gold would operate by its own slow, but sure, gravitation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In Aunt Becky's mind, the time could not be far off when the odd sort of relations existing between the Belmont family and Mr. Dangerfield must be defined.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In Aunt Becky's mind, the time could not be far off when the odd sort of relations existing between the Belmont family and Mr. Dangerfield must be defined.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was assiduous and respectful; but he wisely abstained from pressing for an immediate decision, and trusted to reflection and to Aunt Becky's good offices; and knew that his gold would operate by its own slow, but sure, gravitation.
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading He was assiduous and respectful; but he wisely abstained from pressing for an immediate decision, and trusted to reflection and to Aunt Becky's good offices; and knew that his gold would operate by its own slow, but sure, gravitation.
unequivocaladjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪˈkwɪvəkəl/
admitting of no doubt or misunderstanding; having only one meaning or interpretation and leading to only one conclusion
From this reading At one time he had made up his mind to be peremptory--and politely to demand an unequivocal 'yes,' or 'no.'
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading At one time he had made up his mind to be peremptory--and politely to demand an unequivocal 'yes,' or 'no.'
precisely as stated
From this reading The Croesus himself, indeed, was very indulgent.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Croesus himself, indeed, was very indulgent.
at the time that
From this reading In Aunt Becky's mind, the time could not be far off when the odd sort of relations existing between the Belmont family and Mr. Dangerfield must be defined.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading BEING A NIGHT SCENE, IN WHICH MISS GERTRUDE CHATTESWORTH, BEING ADJURED BY AUNT BECKY, MAKES ANSWER.
wiselyadverbUS /ˈwaɪzli/
in a wise manner
From this reading He was assiduous and respectful; but he wisely abstained from pressing for an immediate decision, and trusted to reflection and to Aunt Becky's good offices; and knew that his gold would operate by its own slow, but sure, gravitation.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was assiduous and respectful; but he wisely abstained from pressing for an immediate decision, and trusted to reflection and to Aunt Becky's good offices; and knew that his gold would operate by its own slow, but sure, gravitation.
an affirmative
From this reading At one time he had made up his mind to be peremptory--and politely to demand an unequivocal 'yes,' or 'no.'
