used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Beaumont was a man who neglected no chance, however small, by which he could benefit himself; consequently thinking if he discovered Squire Garsworth's secret it might prove of use to him, he determined to find out all about it.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Beaumont was a man who neglected no chance, however small, by which he could benefit himself; consequently thinking if he discovered Squire Garsworth's secret it might prove of use to him, he determined to find out all about it.
(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 The lowliest may one day win life's prize, The highest thro' temptation lose his all.
any thing at all
From this reading He knew perfectly well that no power of persuasion would lead the madman to divulge his thoughts, so the only chance of discovering anything was to reduce him to a mere automaton, perfectly powerless in his hands.
automatonnounUS /ɔːˈtɑːmətɑːn/
someone who acts or responds in a mechanical or apathetic way
From this reading He knew perfectly well that no power of persuasion would lead the madman to divulge his thoughts, so the only chance of discovering anything was to reduce him to a mere automaton, perfectly powerless in his hands.
BeaumontnounUS /ˈboʊmɔːnt/
United States surgeon remembered for his studies of digestion (1785-1853)
From this reading Beaumont was a man who neglected no chance, however small, by which he could benefit himself; consequently thinking if he discovered Squire Garsworth's secret it might prove of use to him, he determined to find out all about it.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading Beaumont was a man who neglected no chance, however small, by which he could benefit himself; consequently thinking if he discovered Squire Garsworth's secret it might prove of use to him, he determined to find out all about it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Beaumont was a man who neglected no chance, however small, by which he could benefit himself; consequently thinking if he discovered Squire Garsworth's secret it might prove of use to him, he determined to find out all about it.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Beaumont was a man who neglected no chance, however small, by which he could benefit himself; consequently thinking if he discovered Squire Garsworth's secret it might prove of use to him, he determined to find out all about it.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Beaumont was a man who neglected no chance, however small, by which he could benefit himself; consequently thinking if he discovered Squire Garsworth's secret it might prove of use to him, he determined to find out all about it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Beaumont was a man who neglected no chance, however small, by which he could benefit himself; consequently thinking if he discovered Squire Garsworth's secret it might prove of use to him, he determined to find out all about it.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading This he hoped to do by means of hypnotism, of which curious process he knew a good deal.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The lowliest may one day win life's prize, The highest thro' temptation lose his all.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading This he hoped to do by means of hypnotism, of which curious process he knew a good deal.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Beaumont was a man who neglected no chance, however small, by which he could benefit himself; consequently thinking if he discovered Squire Garsworth's secret it might prove of use to him, he determined to find out all about it.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Beaumont was a man who neglected no chance, however small, by which he could benefit himself; consequently thinking if he discovered Squire Garsworth's secret it might prove of use to him, he determined to find out all about it.
discoveringverbUS /dɪˈskʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading He knew perfectly well that no power of persuasion would lead the madman to divulge his thoughts, so the only chance of discovering anything was to reduce him to a mere automaton, perfectly powerless in his hands.
divulgeverbUS /dɪˈvʌldʒ/
make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
From this reading He knew perfectly well that no power of persuasion would lead the madman to divulge his thoughts, so the only chance of discovering anything was to reduce him to a mere automaton, perfectly powerless in his hands.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading This he hoped to do by means of hypnotism, of which curious process he knew a good deal.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Who stands so high that he may never fall, Who lies so low that he may never rise?
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Beaumont was a man who neglected no chance, however small, by which he could benefit himself; consequently thinking if he discovered Squire Garsworth's secret it might prove of use to him, he determined to find out all about it.
Garsworth's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Beaumont was a man who neglected no chance, however small, by which he could benefit himself; consequently thinking if he discovered Squire Garsworth's secret it might prove of use to him, he determined to find out all about it.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading This he hoped to do by means of hypnotism, of which curious process he knew a good deal.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading He knew perfectly well that no power of persuasion would lead the madman to divulge his thoughts, so the only chance of discovering anything was to reduce him to a mere automaton, perfectly powerless in his hands.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Who stands so high that he may never fall, Who lies so low that he may never rise?
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Who stands so high that he may never fall, Who lies so low that he may never rise?
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The lowliest may one day win life's prize, The highest thro' temptation lose his all.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Beaumont was a man who neglected no chance, however small, by which he could benefit himself; consequently thinking if he discovered Squire Garsworth's secret it might prove of use to him, he determined to find out all about it.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Beaumont was a man who neglected no chance, however small, by which he could benefit himself; consequently thinking if he discovered Squire Garsworth's secret it might prove of use to him, he determined to find out all about it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The lowliest may one day win life's prize, The highest thro' temptation lose his all.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading This he hoped to do by means of hypnotism, of which curious process he knew a good deal.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Beaumont was a man who neglected no chance, however small, by which he could benefit himself; consequently thinking if he discovered Squire Garsworth's secret it might prove of use to him, he determined to find out all about it.
hypnotismnounUS /ˈhɪpnətɪzəm/
the act of inducing hypnosis
From this reading This he hoped to do by means of hypnotism, of which curious process he knew a good deal.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Beaumont was a man who neglected no chance, however small, by which he could benefit himself; consequently thinking if he discovered Squire Garsworth's secret it might prove of use to him, he determined to find out all about it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He knew perfectly well that no power of persuasion would lead the madman to divulge his thoughts, so the only chance of discovering anything was to reduce him to a mere automaton, perfectly powerless in his hands.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Beaumont was a man who neglected no chance, however small, by which he could benefit himself; consequently thinking if he discovered Squire Garsworth's secret it might prove of use to him, he determined to find out all about it.
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 knew perfectly well that no power of persuasion would lead the madman to divulge his thoughts, so the only chance of discovering anything was to reduce him to a mere automaton, perfectly powerless in his hands.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading He knew perfectly well that no power of persuasion would lead the madman to divulge his thoughts, so the only chance of discovering anything was to reduce him to a mere automaton, perfectly powerless in his hands.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading Who stands so high that he may never fall, Who lies so low that he may never rise?
life'snounUS /laɪfs/
possessive form of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The lowliest may one day win life's prize, The highest thro' temptation lose his all.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading The lowliest may one day win life's prize, The highest thro' temptation lose his all.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Who stands so high that he may never fall, Who lies so low that he may never rise?
lowliest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The lowliest may one day win life's prize, The highest thro' temptation lose his all.
madmannounUS /ˈmædmæn/
an insane person
From this reading He knew perfectly well that no power of persuasion would lead the madman to divulge his thoughts, so the only chance of discovering anything was to reduce him to a mere automaton, perfectly powerless in his hands.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Beaumont was a man who neglected no chance, however small, by which he could benefit himself; consequently thinking if he discovered Squire Garsworth's secret it might prove of use to him, he determined to find out all about it.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Who stands so high that he may never fall, Who lies so low that he may never rise?
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading This he hoped to do by means of hypnotism, of which curious process he knew a good deal.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading He knew perfectly well that no power of persuasion would lead the madman to divulge his thoughts, so the only chance of discovering anything was to reduce him to a mere automaton, perfectly powerless in his hands.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Beaumont was a man who neglected no chance, however small, by which he could benefit himself; consequently thinking if he discovered Squire Garsworth's secret it might prove of use to him, he determined to find out all about it.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading Beaumont was a man who neglected no chance, however small, by which he could benefit himself; consequently thinking if he discovered Squire Garsworth's secret it might prove of use to him, he determined to find out all about it.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Who stands so high that he may never fall, Who lies so low that he may never rise?
not any; not one
From this reading Beaumont was a man who neglected no chance, however small, by which he could benefit himself; consequently thinking if he discovered Squire Garsworth's secret it might prove of use to him, he determined to find out all about it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Beaumont was a man who neglected no chance, however small, by which he could benefit himself; consequently thinking if he discovered Squire Garsworth's secret it might prove of use to him, he determined to find out all about it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The lowliest may one day win life's prize, The highest thro' temptation lose his all.
and nothing more
From this reading He knew perfectly well that no power of persuasion would lead the madman to divulge his thoughts, so the only chance of discovering anything was to reduce him to a mere automaton, perfectly powerless in his hands.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Beaumont was a man who neglected no chance, however small, by which he could benefit himself; consequently thinking if he discovered Squire Garsworth's secret it might prove of use to him, he determined to find out all about it.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading He knew perfectly well that no power of persuasion would lead the madman to divulge his thoughts, so the only chance of discovering anything was to reduce him to a mere automaton, perfectly powerless in his hands.
persuasionnounUS /pərˈsweɪʒən/
the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action
From this reading He knew perfectly well that no power of persuasion would lead the madman to divulge his thoughts, so the only chance of discovering anything was to reduce him to a mere automaton, perfectly powerless in his hands.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading He knew perfectly well that no power of persuasion would lead the madman to divulge his thoughts, so the only chance of discovering anything was to reduce him to a mere automaton, perfectly powerless in his hands.
powerlessadjectiveUS /ˈpaʊərləs/
lacking power
From this reading He knew perfectly well that no power of persuasion would lead the madman to divulge his thoughts, so the only chance of discovering anything was to reduce him to a mere automaton, perfectly powerless in his hands.
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading The lowliest may one day win life's prize, The highest thro' temptation lose his all.
processverbUS /ˈprɑːses/
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading This he hoped to do by means of hypnotism, of which curious process he knew a good deal.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading Beaumont was a man who neglected no chance, however small, by which he could benefit himself; consequently thinking if he discovered Squire Garsworth's secret it might prove of use to him, he determined to find out all about it.
reduceverbUS /rəˈduːs/
cut down on; make a reduction in
From this reading He knew perfectly well that no power of persuasion would lead the madman to divulge his thoughts, so the only chance of discovering anything was to reduce him to a mere automaton, perfectly powerless in his hands.
move upward
From this reading Who stands so high that he may never fall, Who lies so low that he may never rise?
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Beaumont was a man who neglected no chance, however small, by which he could benefit himself; consequently thinking if he discovered Squire Garsworth's secret it might prove of use to him, he determined to find out all about it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Beaumont was a man who neglected no chance, however small, by which he could benefit himself; consequently thinking if he discovered Squire Garsworth's secret it might prove of use to him, he determined to find out all about it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Who stands so high that he may never fall, Who lies so low that he may never rise?
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading Beaumont was a man who neglected no chance, however small, by which he could benefit himself; consequently thinking if he discovered Squire Garsworth's secret it might prove of use to him, he determined to find out all about it.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading Who stands so high that he may never fall, Who lies so low that he may never rise?
temptationnounUS /temˈteɪʃən/
something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading The lowliest may one day win life's prize, The highest thro' temptation lose his all.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Who stands so high that he may never fall, Who lies so low that he may never rise?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The lowliest may one day win life's prize, The highest thro' temptation lose his all.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Beaumont was a man who neglected no chance, however small, by which he could benefit himself; consequently thinking if he discovered Squire Garsworth's secret it might prove of use to him, he determined to find out all about it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This he hoped to do by means of hypnotism, of which curious process he knew a good deal.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He knew perfectly well that no power of persuasion would lead the madman to divulge his thoughts, so the only chance of discovering anything was to reduce him to a mere automaton, perfectly powerless in his hands.
thro
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The lowliest may one day win life's prize, The highest thro' temptation lose his all.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Beaumont was a man who neglected no chance, however small, by which he could benefit himself; consequently thinking if he discovered Squire Garsworth's secret it might prove of use to him, he determined to find out all about it.
the act of using
From this reading Beaumont was a man who neglected no chance, however small, by which he could benefit himself; consequently thinking if he discovered Squire Garsworth's secret it might prove of use to him, he determined to find out all about it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Beaumont was a man who neglected no chance, however small, by which he could benefit himself; consequently thinking if he discovered Squire Garsworth's secret it might prove of use to him, he determined to find out all about it.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He knew perfectly well that no power of persuasion would lead the madman to divulge his thoughts, so the only chance of discovering anything was to reduce him to a mere automaton, perfectly powerless in his hands.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Beaumont was a man who neglected no chance, however small, by which he could benefit himself; consequently thinking if he discovered Squire Garsworth's secret it might prove of use to him, he determined to find out all about it.
which person or people
From this reading Who stands so high that he may never fall, Who lies so low that he may never rise?
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading The lowliest may one day win life's prize, The highest thro' temptation lose his all.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He knew perfectly well that no power of persuasion would lead the madman to divulge his thoughts, so the only chance of discovering anything was to reduce him to a mere automaton, perfectly powerless in his hands.
