Chapter IX

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

From this reading A WOMAN'S WHIMS It did not take Mrs. Colston long to sell up some of her furniture and the goodwill of her mangle, and settle down in her new quarters and to her new duties.

-ing form of “acknowledge” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading On one point Phebe was very firm, and that was that a legal document be drawn up acknowledging the loan and agreeing to pay interest at five per cent.

-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading By that time the three hundred pounds had not only been drawn out, but used, partly in paying debts and partly in adding to stock.

-ing form of “agree” — be in accord; be in agreement

From this reading On one point Phebe was very firm, and that was that a legal document be drawn up acknowledging the loan and agreeing to pay interest at five per cent.

(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 Not that Phebe considered that would cover all her liability.

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

From this reading A WOMAN'S WHIMS It did not take Mrs. Colston long to sell up some of her furniture and the goodwill of her mangle, and settle down in her new quarters and to her new duties.

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

From this reading "As I prosper--if I do prosper," she said to Mrs. Colston, "you shall prosper too.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On one point Phebe was very firm, and that was that a legal document be drawn up acknowledging the loan and agreeing to pay interest at five per cent.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading On one point Phebe was very firm, and that was that a legal document be drawn up acknowledging the loan and agreeing to pay interest at five per cent.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading By that time the three hundred pounds had not only been drawn out, but used, partly in paying debts and partly in adding to stock.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading By that time the three hundred pounds had not only been drawn out, but used, partly in paying debts and partly in adding to stock.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By that time the three hundred pounds had not only been drawn out, but used, partly in paying debts and partly in adding to stock.

a fractional monetary unit of several countries

From this reading On one point Phebe was very firm, and that was that a legal document be drawn up acknowledging the loan and agreeing to pay interest at five per cent.

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

From this reading A WOMAN'S WHIMS It did not take Mrs. Colston long to sell up some of her furniture and the goodwill of her mangle, and settle down in her new quarters and to her new duties.

carefully weighed

From this reading Not that Phebe considered that would cover all her liability.

provide with a covering or cause to be covered

From this reading Not that Phebe considered that would cover all her liability.

plural of “debt” — the state of owing something (especially money)

From this reading By that time the three hundred pounds had not only been drawn out, but used, partly in paying debts and partly in adding to stock.

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

From this reading A WOMAN'S WHIMS It did not take Mrs. Colston long to sell up some of her furniture and the goodwill of her mangle, and settle down in her new quarters and to her new duties.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "As I prosper--if I do prosper," she said to Mrs. Colston, "you shall prosper too.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading On one point Phebe was very firm, and that was that a legal document be drawn up acknowledging the loan and agreeing to pay interest at five per cent.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading A WOMAN'S WHIMS It did not take Mrs. Colston long to sell up some of her furniture and the goodwill of her mangle, and settle down in her new quarters and to her new duties.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading By that time the three hundred pounds had not only been drawn out, but used, partly in paying debts and partly in adding to stock.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading A WOMAN'S WHIMS It did not take Mrs. Colston long to sell up some of her furniture and the goodwill of her mangle, and settle down in her new quarters and to her new duties.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading On one point Phebe was very firm, and that was that a legal document be drawn up acknowledging the loan and agreeing to pay interest at five per cent.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading On one point Phebe was very firm, and that was that a legal document be drawn up acknowledging the loan and agreeing to pay interest at five per cent.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading A WOMAN'S WHIMS It did not take Mrs. Colston long to sell up some of her furniture and the goodwill of her mangle, and settle down in her new quarters and to her new duties.

(accounting) an intangible asset valued according to the advantage or reputation a business has acquired (over and above its tangible assets)

From this reading A WOMAN'S WHIMS It did not take Mrs. Colston long to sell up some of her furniture and the goodwill of her mangle, and settle down in her new quarters and to her new duties.

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

From this reading By that time the three hundred pounds had not only been drawn out, but used, partly in paying debts and partly in adding to stock.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading A WOMAN'S WHIMS It did not take Mrs. Colston long to sell up some of her furniture and the goodwill of her mangle, and settle down in her new quarters and to her new duties.

ten 10s

From this reading By that time the three hundred pounds had not only been drawn out, but used, partly in paying debts and partly in adding to stock.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "As I prosper--if I do prosper," she said to Mrs. Colston, "you shall prosper too.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "As I prosper--if I do prosper," she said to Mrs. Colston, "you shall prosper too.

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

From this reading A WOMAN'S WHIMS It did not take Mrs. Colston long to sell up some of her furniture and the goodwill of her mangle, and settle down in her new quarters and to her new duties.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading On one point Phebe was very firm, and that was that a legal document be drawn up acknowledging the loan and agreeing to pay interest at five per cent.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A WOMAN'S WHIMS It did not take Mrs. Colston long to sell up some of her furniture and the goodwill of her mangle, and settle down in her new quarters and to her new duties.

established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules

From this reading On one point Phebe was very firm, and that was that a legal document be drawn up acknowledging the loan and agreeing to pay interest at five per cent.

the state of being legally obliged and responsible

From this reading Not that Phebe considered that would cover all her liability.

the temporary provision of money (usually at interest)

From this reading On one point Phebe was very firm, and that was that a legal document be drawn up acknowledging the loan and agreeing to pay interest at five per cent.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading A WOMAN'S WHIMS It did not take Mrs. Colston long to sell up some of her furniture and the goodwill of her mangle, and settle down in her new quarters and to her new duties.

press with a mangle

From this reading A WOMAN'S WHIMS It did not take Mrs. Colston long to sell up some of her furniture and the goodwill of her mangle, and settle down in her new quarters and to her new duties.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading A WOMAN'S WHIMS It did not take Mrs. Colston long to sell up some of her furniture and the goodwill of her mangle, and settle down in her new quarters and to her new duties.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading A WOMAN'S WHIMS It did not take Mrs. Colston long to sell up some of her furniture and the goodwill of her mangle, and settle down in her new quarters and to her new duties.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A WOMAN'S WHIMS It did not take Mrs. Colston long to sell up some of her furniture and the goodwill of her mangle, and settle down in her new quarters and to her new duties.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A WOMAN'S WHIMS It did not take Mrs. Colston long to sell up some of her furniture and the goodwill of her mangle, and settle down in her new quarters and to her new duties.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On one point Phebe was very firm, and that was that a legal document be drawn up acknowledging the loan and agreeing to pay interest at five per cent.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading On one point Phebe was very firm, and that was that a legal document be drawn up acknowledging the loan and agreeing to pay interest at five per cent.

and nothing more

From this reading By that time the three hundred pounds had not only been drawn out, but used, partly in paying debts and partly in adding to stock.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading By that time the three hundred pounds had not only been drawn out, but used, partly in paying debts and partly in adding to stock.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading By that time the three hundred pounds had not only been drawn out, but used, partly in paying debts and partly in adding to stock.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading On one point Phebe was very firm, and that was that a legal document be drawn up acknowledging the loan and agreeing to pay interest at five per cent.

yielding a fair profit

From this reading By that time the three hundred pounds had not only been drawn out, but used, partly in paying debts and partly in adding to stock.

for each

From this reading On one point Phebe was very firm, and that was that a legal document be drawn up acknowledging the loan and agreeing to pay interest at five per cent.

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

From this reading On one point Phebe was very firm, and that was that a legal document be drawn up acknowledging the loan and agreeing to pay interest at five per cent.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading On one point Phebe was very firm, and that was that a legal document be drawn up acknowledging the loan and agreeing to pay interest at five per cent.

plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois

From this reading By that time the three hundred pounds had not only been drawn out, but used, partly in paying debts and partly in adding to stock.

make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance

From this reading "As I prosper--if I do prosper," she said to Mrs. Colston, "you shall prosper too.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading A WOMAN'S WHIMS It did not take Mrs. Colston long to sell up some of her furniture and the goodwill of her mangle, and settle down in her new quarters and to her new duties.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "As I prosper--if I do prosper," she said to Mrs. Colston, "you shall prosper too.

exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent

From this reading A WOMAN'S WHIMS It did not take Mrs. Colston long to sell up some of her furniture and the goodwill of her mangle, and settle down in her new quarters and to her new duties.

settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground

From this reading A WOMAN'S WHIMS It did not take Mrs. Colston long to sell up some of her furniture and the goodwill of her mangle, and settle down in her new quarters and to her new duties.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading "As I prosper--if I do prosper," she said to Mrs. Colston, "you shall prosper too.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "As I prosper--if I do prosper," she said to Mrs. Colston, "you shall prosper too.

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

From this reading A WOMAN'S WHIMS It did not take Mrs. Colston long to sell up some of her furniture and the goodwill of her mangle, and settle down in her new quarters and to her new duties.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading By that time the three hundred pounds had not only been drawn out, but used, partly in paying debts and partly in adding to stock.

carry out

From this reading A WOMAN'S WHIMS It did not take Mrs. Colston long to sell up some of her furniture and the goodwill of her mangle, and settle down in her new quarters and to her new duties.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading By that time the three hundred pounds had not only been drawn out, but used, partly in paying debts and partly in adding to stock.

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

From this reading A WOMAN'S WHIMS It did not take Mrs. Colston long to sell up some of her furniture and the goodwill of her mangle, and settle down in her new quarters and to her new duties.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading By that time the three hundred pounds had not only been drawn out, but used, partly in paying debts and partly in adding to stock.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading By that time the three hundred pounds had not only been drawn out, but used, partly in paying debts and partly in adding to stock.

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

From this reading A WOMAN'S WHIMS It did not take Mrs. Colston long to sell up some of her furniture and the goodwill of her mangle, and settle down in her new quarters and to her new duties.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "As I prosper--if I do prosper," she said to Mrs. Colston, "you shall prosper too.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading A WOMAN'S WHIMS It did not take Mrs. Colston long to sell up some of her furniture and the goodwill of her mangle, and settle down in her new quarters and to her new duties.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading By that time the three hundred pounds had not only been drawn out, but used, partly in paying debts and partly in adding to stock.

precisely as stated

From this reading On one point Phebe was very firm, and that was that a legal document be drawn up acknowledging the loan and agreeing to pay interest at five per cent.

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

From this reading On one point Phebe was very firm, and that was that a legal document be drawn up acknowledging the loan and agreeing to pay interest at five per cent.

plural of “whim” — a sudden desire

From this reading A WOMAN'S WHIMS It did not take Mrs. Colston long to sell up some of her furniture and the goodwill of her mangle, and settle down in her new quarters and to her new duties.

possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading A WOMAN'S WHIMS It did not take Mrs. Colston long to sell up some of her furniture and the goodwill of her mangle, and settle down in her new quarters and to her new duties.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Not that Phebe considered that would cover all her liability.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "As I prosper--if I do prosper," she said to Mrs. Colston, "you shall prosper too.