used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In his study he bent over a paper of calculations, figures that appealed to the greedy soul that was in him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He is careful, this citizen, and does not trust me to fulfill a bargain.
appealedverbUS /əˈpiːld/
past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading In his study he bent over a paper of calculations, figures that appealed to the greedy soul that was in him.
bargainnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡən/
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading He is careful, this citizen, and does not trust me to fulfill a bargain.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To-morrow I shall have the papers; it will be early, and then--then the money.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading In his study he bent over a paper of calculations, figures that appealed to the greedy soul that was in him.
calculationsnounUS /ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “calculation” — the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
From this reading In his study he bent over a paper of calculations, figures that appealed to the greedy soul that was in him.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading He is careful, this citizen, and does not trust me to fulfill a bargain.
citizennounUS /ˈsɪtəzən/
a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading He is careful, this citizen, and does not trust me to fulfill a bargain.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He is careful, this citizen, and does not trust me to fulfill a bargain.
Dr
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From this reading THE EMPTY HOUSE The thought of the morrow was pleasant to Dr. Legrand.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading To-morrow I shall have the papers; it will be early, and then--then the money.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading THE EMPTY HOUSE The thought of the morrow was pleasant to Dr. Legrand.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading In his study he bent over a paper of calculations, figures that appealed to the greedy soul that was in him.
fulfillverbUS /fʊlˈfɪl/
put in effect
From this reading He is careful, this citizen, and does not trust me to fulfill a bargain.
greedyadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːdi/
immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth
From this reading In his study he bent over a paper of calculations, figures that appealed to the greedy soul that was in him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading To-morrow I shall have the papers; it will be early, and then--then the money.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In his study he bent over a paper of calculations, figures that appealed to the greedy soul that was in him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In his study he bent over a paper of calculations, figures that appealed to the greedy soul that was in him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In his study he bent over a paper of calculations, figures that appealed to the greedy soul that was in him.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE EMPTY HOUSE The thought of the morrow was pleasant to Dr. Legrand.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading To-morrow I shall have the papers; it will be early, and then--then the money.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In his study he bent over a paper of calculations, figures that appealed to the greedy soul that was in him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He is careful, this citizen, and does not trust me to fulfill a bargain.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Vive la Revolution," he murmured; "it makes me rich.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading "Vive la Revolution," he murmured; "it makes me rich.
Legrand
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From this reading THE EMPTY HOUSE The thought of the morrow was pleasant to Dr. Legrand.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading "Vive la Revolution," he murmured; "it makes me rich.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Vive la Revolution," he murmured; "it makes me rich.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading To-morrow I shall have the papers; it will be early, and then--then the money.
morrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/
the next day
From this reading THE EMPTY HOUSE The thought of the morrow was pleasant to Dr. Legrand.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading "Vive la Revolution," he murmured; "it makes me rich.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He is careful, this citizen, and does not trust me to fulfill a bargain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE EMPTY HOUSE The thought of the morrow was pleasant to Dr. Legrand.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In his study he bent over a paper of calculations, figures that appealed to the greedy soul that was in him.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading In his study he bent over a paper of calculations, figures that appealed to the greedy soul that was in him.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading To-morrow I shall have the papers; it will be early, and then--then the money.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading THE EMPTY HOUSE The thought of the morrow was pleasant to Dr. Legrand.
RevolutionnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/
a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
From this reading "Vive la Revolution," he murmured; "it makes me rich.
possessing material wealth
From this reading "Vive la Revolution," he murmured; "it makes me rich.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading To-morrow I shall have the papers; it will be early, and then--then the money.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading In his study he bent over a paper of calculations, figures that appealed to the greedy soul that was in him.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading In his study he bent over a paper of calculations, figures that appealed to the greedy soul that was in him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In his study he bent over a paper of calculations, figures that appealed to the greedy soul that was in him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EMPTY HOUSE The thought of the morrow was pleasant to Dr. Legrand.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading To-morrow I shall have the papers; it will be early, and then--then the money.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He is careful, this citizen, and does not trust me to fulfill a bargain.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading THE EMPTY HOUSE The thought of the morrow was pleasant to Dr. Legrand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE EMPTY HOUSE The thought of the morrow was pleasant to Dr. Legrand.
To-morrow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To-morrow I shall have the papers; it will be early, and then--then the money.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading He is careful, this citizen, and does not trust me to fulfill a bargain.
Vive
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Vive la Revolution," he murmured; "it makes me rich.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE EMPTY HOUSE The thought of the morrow was pleasant to Dr. Legrand.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading To-morrow I shall have the papers; it will be early, and then--then the money.
