used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Harry Maitland, on the other hand, was the son of a well-to-do London clergyman.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading He would inherit a little money by-and-by, of which prospective advantage, however, he was wisely kept in ignorance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From a pecuniary point of view, therefore, his chances and prospects were immeasurably better than those of his companion.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He, too, had been sent to the colonies at his own wish, and we think we have shown enough of his character and disposition to suggest grave doubts in our readers' minds as to whether he would do any good when he got there.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But whether he does or not will appear duly in the course of our narrative.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He, too, had been sent to the colonies at his own wish, and we think we have shown enough of his character and disposition to suggest grave doubts in our readers' minds as to whether he would do any good when he got there.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He, too, had been sent to the colonies at his own wish, and we think we have shown enough of his character and disposition to suggest grave doubts in our readers' minds as to whether he would do any good when he got there.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He, too, had been sent to the colonies at his own wish, and we think we have shown enough of his character and disposition to suggest grave doubts in our readers' minds as to whether he would do any good when he got there.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading From a pecuniary point of view, therefore, his chances and prospects were immeasurably better than those of his companion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But whether he does or not will appear duly in the course of our narrative.
by-and-bynoun
an indefinite time in the future
From this reading He would inherit a little money by-and-by, of which prospective advantage, however, he was wisely kept in ignorance.
chancesnounUS /ˈtʃænsəz/
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading From a pecuniary point of view, therefore, his chances and prospects were immeasurably better than those of his companion.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading He, too, had been sent to the colonies at his own wish, and we think we have shown enough of his character and disposition to suggest grave doubts in our readers' minds as to whether he would do any good when he got there.
clergymannounUS /ˈklɜːrdʒimən/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading Harry Maitland, on the other hand, was the son of a well-to-do London clergyman.
coloniesnounUS /ˈkɑːləniz/
plural of “colony” — 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 He, too, had been sent to the colonies at his own wish, and we think we have shown enough of his character and disposition to suggest grave doubts in our readers' minds as to whether he would do any good when he got there.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading From a pecuniary point of view, therefore, his chances and prospects were immeasurably better than those of his companion.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading But whether he does or not will appear duly in the course of our narrative.
your usual mood
From this reading He, too, had been sent to the colonies at his own wish, and we think we have shown enough of his character and disposition to suggest grave doubts in our readers' minds as to whether he would do any good when he got there.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He, too, had been sent to the colonies at his own wish, and we think we have shown enough of his character and disposition to suggest grave doubts in our readers' minds as to whether he would do any good when he got there.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But whether he does or not will appear duly in the course of our narrative.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading He, too, had been sent to the colonies at his own wish, and we think we have shown enough of his character and disposition to suggest grave doubts in our readers' minds as to whether he would do any good when he got there.
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading But whether he does or not will appear duly in the course of our narrative.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He, too, had been sent to the colonies at his own wish, and we think we have shown enough of his character and disposition to suggest grave doubts in our readers' minds as to whether he would do any good when he got there.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From a pecuniary point of view, therefore, his chances and prospects were immeasurably better than those of his companion.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He, too, had been sent to the colonies at his own wish, and we think we have shown enough of his character and disposition to suggest grave doubts in our readers' minds as to whether he would do any good when he got there.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He, too, had been sent to the colonies at his own wish, and we think we have shown enough of his character and disposition to suggest grave doubts in our readers' minds as to whether he would do any good when he got there.
death of a person
From this reading He, too, had been sent to the colonies at his own wish, and we think we have shown enough of his character and disposition to suggest grave doubts in our readers' minds as to whether he would do any good when he got there.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He, too, had been sent to the colonies at his own wish, and we think we have shown enough of his character and disposition to suggest grave doubts in our readers' minds as to whether he would do any good when he got there.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Harry Maitland, on the other hand, was the son of a well-to-do London clergyman.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Harry Maitland, on the other hand, was the son of a well-to-do London clergyman.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He, too, had been sent to the colonies at his own wish, and we think we have shown enough of his character and disposition to suggest grave doubts in our readers' minds as to whether he would do any good when he got there.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He would inherit a little money by-and-by, of which prospective advantage, however, he was wisely kept in ignorance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading From a pecuniary point of view, therefore, his chances and prospects were immeasurably better than those of his companion.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He would inherit a little money by-and-by, of which prospective advantage, however, he was wisely kept in ignorance.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading He would inherit a little money by-and-by, of which prospective advantage, however, he was wisely kept in ignorance.
immeasurablyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmeʒəræbli/
to an immeasurable degree; beyond measurement
From this reading From a pecuniary point of view, therefore, his chances and prospects were immeasurably better than those of his companion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He would inherit a little money by-and-by, of which prospective advantage, however, he was wisely kept in ignorance.
inheritverbUS /ˌɪnˈherət/
obtain from someone after their death
From this reading He would inherit a little money by-and-by, of which prospective advantage, however, he was wisely kept in ignorance.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading He would inherit a little money by-and-by, of which prospective advantage, however, he was wisely kept in ignorance.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He would inherit a little money by-and-by, of which prospective advantage, however, he was wisely kept in ignorance.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Harry Maitland, on the other hand, was the son of a well-to-do London clergyman.
MaitlandnounUS /ˈmeɪtlənd/
English historian noted for his works on the history of English law (1850-1906)
From this reading Harry Maitland, on the other hand, was the son of a well-to-do London clergyman.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading He, too, had been sent to the colonies at his own wish, and we think we have shown enough of his character and disposition to suggest grave doubts in our readers' minds as to whether he would do any good when he got there.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading He would inherit a little money by-and-by, of which prospective advantage, however, he was wisely kept in ignorance.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading But whether he does or not will appear duly in the course of our narrative.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But whether he does or not will appear duly in the course of our narrative.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Harry Maitland, on the other hand, was the son of a well-to-do London clergyman.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Harry Maitland, on the other hand, was the son of a well-to-do London clergyman.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But whether he does or not will appear duly in the course of our narrative.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Harry Maitland, on the other hand, was the son of a well-to-do London clergyman.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading He, too, had been sent to the colonies at his own wish, and we think we have shown enough of his character and disposition to suggest grave doubts in our readers' minds as to whether he would do any good when he got there.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He, too, had been sent to the colonies at his own wish, and we think we have shown enough of his character and disposition to suggest grave doubts in our readers' minds as to whether he would do any good when he got there.
pecuniaryadjectiveUS /peˈkjuːnieri/
relating to or involving money
From this reading From a pecuniary point of view, therefore, his chances and prospects were immeasurably better than those of his companion.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading From a pecuniary point of view, therefore, his chances and prospects were immeasurably better than those of his companion.
prospectiveadjectiveUS /prəˈspektɪv/
of or concerned with or related to the future
From this reading He would inherit a little money by-and-by, of which prospective advantage, however, he was wisely kept in ignorance.
prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading From a pecuniary point of view, therefore, his chances and prospects were immeasurably better than those of his companion.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading He, too, had been sent to the colonies at his own wish, and we think we have shown enough of his character and disposition to suggest grave doubts in our readers' minds as to whether he would do any good when he got there.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading He, too, had been sent to the colonies at his own wish, and we think we have shown enough of his character and disposition to suggest grave doubts in our readers' minds as to whether he would do any good when he got there.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He, too, had been sent to the colonies at his own wish, and we think we have shown enough of his character and disposition to suggest grave doubts in our readers' minds as to whether he would do any good when he got there.
a male human offspring
From this reading Harry Maitland, on the other hand, was the son of a well-to-do London clergyman.
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading He, too, had been sent to the colonies at his own wish, and we think we have shown enough of his character and disposition to suggest grave doubts in our readers' minds as to whether he would do any good when he got there.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading From a pecuniary point of view, therefore, his chances and prospects were immeasurably better than those of his companion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Harry Maitland, on the other hand, was the son of a well-to-do London clergyman.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He, too, had been sent to the colonies at his own wish, and we think we have shown enough of his character and disposition to suggest grave doubts in our readers' minds as to whether he would do any good when he got there.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading From a pecuniary point of view, therefore, his chances and prospects were immeasurably better than those of his companion.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He, too, had been sent to the colonies at his own wish, and we think we have shown enough of his character and disposition to suggest grave doubts in our readers' minds as to whether he would do any good when he got there.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading From a pecuniary point of view, therefore, his chances and prospects were immeasurably better than those of his companion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He, too, had been sent to the colonies at his own wish, and we think we have shown enough of his character and disposition to suggest grave doubts in our readers' minds as to whether he would do any good when he got there.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He, too, had been sent to the colonies at his own wish, and we think we have shown enough of his character and disposition to suggest grave doubts in our readers' minds as to whether he would do any good when he got there.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading From a pecuniary point of view, therefore, his chances and prospects were immeasurably better than those of his companion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Harry Maitland, on the other hand, was the son of a well-to-do London clergyman.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading He, too, had been sent to the colonies at his own wish, and we think we have shown enough of his character and disposition to suggest grave doubts in our readers' minds as to whether he would do any good when he got there.
well-to-doadjective
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading Harry Maitland, on the other hand, was the son of a well-to-do London clergyman.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading From a pecuniary point of view, therefore, his chances and prospects were immeasurably better than those of his companion.
at the time that
From this reading He, too, had been sent to the colonies at his own wish, and we think we have shown enough of his character and disposition to suggest grave doubts in our readers' minds as to whether he would do any good when he got there.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading He, too, had been sent to the colonies at his own wish, and we think we have shown enough of his character and disposition to suggest grave doubts in our readers' minds as to whether he would do any good when he got there.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He would inherit a little money by-and-by, of which prospective advantage, however, he was wisely kept in ignorance.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But whether he does or not will appear duly in the course of our narrative.
wiselyadverbUS /ˈwaɪzli/
in a wise manner
From this reading He would inherit a little money by-and-by, of which prospective advantage, however, he was wisely kept in ignorance.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading He, too, had been sent to the colonies at his own wish, and we think we have shown enough of his character and disposition to suggest grave doubts in our readers' minds as to whether he would do any good when he got there.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He would inherit a little money by-and-by, of which prospective advantage, however, he was wisely kept in ignorance.
