10,000
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From this reading His wealth was large, for his habits had been penurious, and I found myself the possessor of at least $10,000 a year.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CHANGE OF FORTUNE The very next day following our orgy, I received a letter from my father's lawyer informing me of the death of my only surviving parent, at the same time informing me that he had left all his property to be divided equally between my brother and myself.
matters of personal concern
From this reading This of course entirely altered my prospects in life and it was natural that I should immediately throw up my engagement as governess and return home for the purpose of assisting the settlement of my father's affairs.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading I bade an affectionate farewell to Herbert and Amy, and even shed tears at parting with them.
(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 A CHANGE OF FORTUNE The very next day following our orgy, I received a letter from my father's lawyer informing me of the death of my only surviving parent, at the same time informing me that he had left all his property to be divided equally between my brother and myself.
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading This of course entirely altered my prospects in life and it was natural that I should immediately throw up my engagement as governess and return home for the purpose of assisting the settlement of my father's affairs.
Amy
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From this reading I bade an affectionate farewell to Herbert and Amy, and even shed tears at parting with them.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I bade an affectionate farewell to Herbert and Amy, and even shed tears at parting with them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A CHANGE OF FORTUNE The very next day following our orgy, I received a letter from my father's lawyer informing me of the death of my only surviving parent, at the same time informing me that he had left all his property to be divided equally between my brother and myself.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This of course entirely altered my prospects in life and it was natural that I should immediately throw up my engagement as governess and return home for the purpose of assisting the settlement of my father's affairs.
assistingverbUS /əˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “assist” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading This of course entirely altered my prospects in life and it was natural that I should immediately throw up my engagement as governess and return home for the purpose of assisting the settlement of my father's affairs.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A CHANGE OF FORTUNE The very next day following our orgy, I received a letter from my father's lawyer informing me of the death of my only surviving parent, at the same time informing me that he had left all his property to be divided equally between my brother and myself.
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading I bade an affectionate farewell to Herbert and Amy, and even shed tears at parting with them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A CHANGE OF FORTUNE The very next day following our orgy, I received a letter from my father's lawyer informing me of the death of my only surviving parent, at the same time informing me that he had left all his property to be divided equally between my brother and myself.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His wealth was large, for his habits had been penurious, and I found myself the possessor of at least $10,000 a year.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading A CHANGE OF FORTUNE The very next day following our orgy, I received a letter from my father's lawyer informing me of the death of my only surviving parent, at the same time informing me that he had left all his property to be divided equally between my brother and myself.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading A CHANGE OF FORTUNE The very next day following our orgy, I received a letter from my father's lawyer informing me of the death of my only surviving parent, at the same time informing me that he had left all his property to be divided equally between my brother and myself.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading A CHANGE OF FORTUNE The very next day following our orgy, I received a letter from my father's lawyer informing me of the death of my only surviving parent, at the same time informing me that he had left all his property to be divided equally between my brother and myself.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading This of course entirely altered my prospects in life and it was natural that I should immediately throw up my engagement as governess and return home for the purpose of assisting the settlement of my father's affairs.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A CHANGE OF FORTUNE The very next day following our orgy, I received a letter from my father's lawyer informing me of the death of my only surviving parent, at the same time informing me that he had left all his property to be divided equally between my brother and myself.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading A CHANGE OF FORTUNE The very next day following our orgy, I received a letter from my father's lawyer informing me of the death of my only surviving parent, at the same time informing me that he had left all his property to be divided equally between my brother and myself.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading A CHANGE OF FORTUNE The very next day following our orgy, I received a letter from my father's lawyer informing me of the death of my only surviving parent, at the same time informing me that he had left all his property to be divided equally between my brother and myself.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading In due time I reached home.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading This of course entirely altered my prospects in life and it was natural that I should immediately throw up my engagement as governess and return home for the purpose of assisting the settlement of my father's affairs.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading This of course entirely altered my prospects in life and it was natural that I should immediately throw up my engagement as governess and return home for the purpose of assisting the settlement of my father's affairs.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading A CHANGE OF FORTUNE The very next day following our orgy, I received a letter from my father's lawyer informing me of the death of my only surviving parent, at the same time informing me that he had left all his property to be divided equally between my brother and myself.
divisible by two
From this reading I bade an affectionate farewell to Herbert and Amy, and even shed tears at parting with them.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading I bade an affectionate farewell to Herbert and Amy, and even shed tears at parting with them.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading A CHANGE OF FORTUNE The very next day following our orgy, I received a letter from my father's lawyer informing me of the death of my only surviving parent, at the same time informing me that he had left all his property to be divided equally between my brother and myself.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading A CHANGE OF FORTUNE The very next day following our orgy, I received a letter from my father's lawyer informing me of the death of my only surviving parent, at the same time informing me that he had left all his property to be divided equally between my brother and myself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His wealth was large, for his habits had been penurious, and I found myself the possessor of at least $10,000 a year.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading A CHANGE OF FORTUNE The very next day following our orgy, I received a letter from my father's lawyer informing me of the death of my only surviving parent, at the same time informing me that he had left all his property to be divided equally between my brother and myself.
set up or found
From this reading His wealth was large, for his habits had been penurious, and I found myself the possessor of at least $10,000 a year.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A CHANGE OF FORTUNE The very next day following our orgy, I received a letter from my father's lawyer informing me of the death of my only surviving parent, at the same time informing me that he had left all his property to be divided equally between my brother and myself.
governessnounUS /ˈɡʌvərnəs/
a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)
From this reading This of course entirely altered my prospects in life and it was natural that I should immediately throw up my engagement as governess and return home for the purpose of assisting the settlement of my father's affairs.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading His wealth was large, for his habits had been penurious, and I found myself the possessor of at least $10,000 a year.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A CHANGE OF FORTUNE The very next day following our orgy, I received a letter from my father's lawyer informing me of the death of my only surviving parent, at the same time informing me that he had left all his property to be divided equally between my brother and myself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A CHANGE OF FORTUNE The very next day following our orgy, I received a letter from my father's lawyer informing me of the death of my only surviving parent, at the same time informing me that he had left all his property to be divided equally between my brother and myself.
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading I bade an affectionate farewell to Herbert and Amy, and even shed tears at parting with them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A CHANGE OF FORTUNE The very next day following our orgy, I received a letter from my father's lawyer informing me of the death of my only surviving parent, at the same time informing me that he had left all his property to be divided equally between my brother and myself.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading This of course entirely altered my prospects in life and it was natural that I should immediately throw up my engagement as governess and return home for the purpose of assisting the settlement of my father's affairs.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A CHANGE OF FORTUNE The very next day following our orgy, I received a letter from my father's lawyer informing me of the death of my only surviving parent, at the same time informing me that he had left all his property to be divided equally between my brother and myself.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading This of course entirely altered my prospects in life and it was natural that I should immediately throw up my engagement as governess and return home for the purpose of assisting the settlement of my father's affairs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This of course entirely altered my prospects in life and it was natural that I should immediately throw up my engagement as governess and return home for the purpose of assisting the settlement of my father's affairs.
informingnounUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors)
From this reading A CHANGE OF FORTUNE The very next day following our orgy, I received a letter from my father's lawyer informing me of the death of my only surviving parent, at the same time informing me that he had left all his property to be divided equally between my brother and myself.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This of course entirely altered my prospects in life and it was natural that I should immediately throw up my engagement as governess and return home for the purpose of assisting the settlement of my father's affairs.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His wealth was large, for his habits had been penurious, and I found myself the possessor of at least $10,000 a year.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading A CHANGE OF FORTUNE The very next day following our orgy, I received a letter from my father's lawyer informing me of the death of my only surviving parent, at the same time informing me that he had left all his property to be divided equally between my brother and myself.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading His wealth was large, for his habits had been penurious, and I found myself the possessor of at least $10,000 a year.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading A CHANGE OF FORTUNE The very next day following our orgy, I received a letter from my father's lawyer informing me of the death of my only surviving parent, at the same time informing me that he had left all his property to be divided equally between my brother and myself.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading A CHANGE OF FORTUNE The very next day following our orgy, I received a letter from my father's lawyer informing me of the death of my only surviving parent, at the same time informing me that he had left all his property to be divided equally between my brother and myself.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading This of course entirely altered my prospects in life and it was natural that I should immediately throw up my engagement as governess and return home for the purpose of assisting the settlement of my father's affairs.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A CHANGE OF FORTUNE The very next day following our orgy, I received a letter from my father's lawyer informing me of the death of my only surviving parent, at the same time informing me that he had left all his property to be divided equally between my brother and myself.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A CHANGE OF FORTUNE The very next day following our orgy, I received a letter from my father's lawyer informing me of the death of my only surviving parent, at the same time informing me that he had left all his property to be divided equally between my brother and myself.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading A CHANGE OF FORTUNE The very next day following our orgy, I received a letter from my father's lawyer informing me of the death of my only surviving parent, at the same time informing me that he had left all his property to be divided equally between my brother and myself.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading This of course entirely altered my prospects in life and it was natural that I should immediately throw up my engagement as governess and return home for the purpose of assisting the settlement of my father's affairs.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading A CHANGE OF FORTUNE The very next day following our orgy, I received a letter from my father's lawyer informing me of the death of my only surviving parent, at the same time informing me that he had left all his property to be divided equally between my brother and myself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CHANGE OF FORTUNE The very next day following our orgy, I received a letter from my father's lawyer informing me of the death of my only surviving parent, at the same time informing me that he had left all his property to be divided equally between my brother and myself.
and nothing more
From this reading A CHANGE OF FORTUNE The very next day following our orgy, I received a letter from my father's lawyer informing me of the death of my only surviving parent, at the same time informing me that he had left all his property to be divided equally between my brother and myself.
orgynounUS /ˈɔːrdʒi/
any act of immoderate indulgence
From this reading A CHANGE OF FORTUNE The very next day following our orgy, I received a letter from my father's lawyer informing me of the death of my only surviving parent, at the same time informing me that he had left all his property to be divided equally between my brother and myself.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading A CHANGE OF FORTUNE The very next day following our orgy, I received a letter from my father's lawyer informing me of the death of my only surviving parent, at the same time informing me that he had left all his property to be divided equally between my brother and myself.
parentnounUS /ˈperənt/
a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading A CHANGE OF FORTUNE The very next day following our orgy, I received a letter from my father's lawyer informing me of the death of my only surviving parent, at the same time informing me that he had left all his property to be divided equally between my brother and myself.
the act of departing politely
From this reading I bade an affectionate farewell to Herbert and Amy, and even shed tears at parting with them.
penuriousadjectiveUS /ˌpeˈnjuːriəs/
not having enough money to pay for necessities
From this reading His wealth was large, for his habits had been penurious, and I found myself the possessor of at least $10,000 a year.
possessornounUS /pəˈzesər/
a person who owns something
From this reading His wealth was large, for his habits had been penurious, and I found myself the possessor of at least $10,000 a year.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading A CHANGE OF FORTUNE The very next day following our orgy, I received a letter from my father's lawyer informing me of the death of my only surviving parent, at the same time informing me that he had left all his property to be divided equally between my brother and myself.
prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading This of course entirely altered my prospects in life and it was natural that I should immediately throw up my engagement as governess and return home for the purpose of assisting the settlement of my father's affairs.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading This of course entirely altered my prospects in life and it was natural that I should immediately throw up my engagement as governess and return home for the purpose of assisting the settlement of my father's affairs.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading In due time I reached home.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading A CHANGE OF FORTUNE The very next day following our orgy, I received a letter from my father's lawyer informing me of the death of my only surviving parent, at the same time informing me that he had left all his property to be divided equally between my brother and myself.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading This of course entirely altered my prospects in life and it was natural that I should immediately throw up my engagement as governess and return home for the purpose of assisting the settlement of my father's affairs.
Identical; not different.
From this reading A CHANGE OF FORTUNE The very next day following our orgy, I received a letter from my father's lawyer informing me of the death of my only surviving parent, at the same time informing me that he had left all his property to be divided equally between my brother and myself.
settlementnounUS /ˈsetəlmənt/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading This of course entirely altered my prospects in life and it was natural that I should immediately throw up my engagement as governess and return home for the purpose of assisting the settlement of my father's affairs.
get rid of
From this reading I bade an affectionate farewell to Herbert and Amy, and even shed tears at parting with them.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading This of course entirely altered my prospects in life and it was natural that I should immediately throw up my engagement as governess and return home for the purpose of assisting the settlement of my father's affairs.
survivingadjectiveUS /sərˈvaɪvɪŋ/
still in existence
From this reading A CHANGE OF FORTUNE The very next day following our orgy, I received a letter from my father's lawyer informing me of the death of my only surviving parent, at the same time informing me that he had left all his property to be divided equally between my brother and myself.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading I bade an affectionate farewell to Herbert and Amy, and even shed tears at parting with them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A CHANGE OF FORTUNE The very next day following our orgy, I received a letter from my father's lawyer informing me of the death of my only surviving parent, at the same time informing me that he had left all his property to be divided equally between my brother and myself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CHANGE OF FORTUNE The very next day following our orgy, I received a letter from my father's lawyer informing me of the death of my only surviving parent, at the same time informing me that he had left all his property to be divided equally between my brother and myself.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I bade an affectionate farewell to Herbert and Amy, and even shed tears at parting with them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This of course entirely altered my prospects in life and it was natural that I should immediately throw up my engagement as governess and return home for the purpose of assisting the settlement of my father's affairs.
propel through the air
From this reading This of course entirely altered my prospects in life and it was natural that I should immediately throw up my engagement as governess and return home for the purpose of assisting the settlement of my father's affairs.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A CHANGE OF FORTUNE The very next day following our orgy, I received a letter from my father's lawyer informing me of the death of my only surviving parent, at the same time informing me that he had left all his property to be divided equally between my brother and myself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A CHANGE OF FORTUNE The very next day following our orgy, I received a letter from my father's lawyer informing me of the death of my only surviving parent, at the same time informing me that he had left all his property to be divided equally between my brother and myself.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading This of course entirely altered my prospects in life and it was natural that I should immediately throw up my engagement as governess and return home for the purpose of assisting the settlement of my father's affairs.
precisely as stated
From this reading A CHANGE OF FORTUNE The very next day following our orgy, I received a letter from my father's lawyer informing me of the death of my only surviving parent, at the same time informing me that he had left all his property to be divided equally between my brother and myself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His wealth was large, for his habits had been penurious, and I found myself the possessor of at least $10,000 a year.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading His wealth was large, for his habits had been penurious, and I found myself the possessor of at least $10,000 a year.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I bade an affectionate farewell to Herbert and Amy, and even shed tears at parting with them.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading His wealth was large, for his habits had been penurious, and I found myself the possessor of at least $10,000 a year.
