used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He met Mr. Lynch, who was Mrs. Dennistoun's "man of business," and a sharp London solicitor, who was for the husband.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It was a very small matter altogether, and one which the smart solicitor who was in Mr. Compton's interest spoke of with a certain contempt, as who should say he was not in the habit of being disturbed and brought to the country for any such trifle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He met Mr. Lynch, who was Mrs. Dennistoun's "man of business," and a sharp London solicitor, who was for the husband.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was a very small matter altogether, and one which the smart solicitor who was in Mr. Compton's interest spoke of with a certain contempt, as who should say he was not in the habit of being disturbed and brought to the country for any such trifle.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The next time that John's presence was required at the cottage was for the signing of the very simple settlements; which, as there was nothing or next to nothing in the power of the man to settle upon his wife, were easy enough.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The next time that John's presence was required at the cottage was for the signing of the very simple settlements; which, as there was nothing or next to nothing in the power of the man to settle upon his wife, were easy enough.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading It was now August--not a time when any man was supposed to be available for matters like these.
availableadjectiveUS /əˈveɪləbəl/
obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service
From this reading It was now August--not a time when any man was supposed to be available for matters like these.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was now August--not a time when any man was supposed to be available for matters like these.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It was a very small matter altogether, and one which the smart solicitor who was in Mr. Compton's interest spoke of with a certain contempt, as who should say he was not in the habit of being disturbed and brought to the country for any such trifle.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading It was a very small matter altogether, and one which the smart solicitor who was in Mr. Compton's interest spoke of with a certain contempt, as who should say he was not in the habit of being disturbed and brought to the country for any such trifle.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading He met Mr. Lynch, who was Mrs. Dennistoun's "man of business," and a sharp London solicitor, who was for the husband.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading It was a very small matter altogether, and one which the smart solicitor who was in Mr. Compton's interest spoke of with a certain contempt, as who should say he was not in the habit of being disturbed and brought to the country for any such trifle.
Compton'snounUS /ˈkɑːmptənz/
possessive form of “compton” — United States physicist noted for research on x-rays and gamma rays and nuclear energy
From this reading It was a very small matter altogether, and one which the smart solicitor who was in Mr. Compton's interest spoke of with a certain contempt, as who should say he was not in the habit of being disturbed and brought to the country for any such trifle.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading It was a very small matter altogether, and one which the smart solicitor who was in Mr. Compton's interest spoke of with a certain contempt, as who should say he was not in the habit of being disturbed and brought to the country for any such trifle.
a small house with a single story
From this reading The next time that John's presence was required at the cottage was for the signing of the very simple settlements; which, as there was nothing or next to nothing in the power of the man to settle upon his wife, were easy enough.
countingnounUS /ˈkaʊntɪŋ/
the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order
From this reading Elinor's fortune was five thousand pounds, no more, not counting her expectations from him, which were left out of the question.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It was a very small matter altogether, and one which the smart solicitor who was in Mr. Compton's interest spoke of with a certain contempt, as who should say he was not in the habit of being disturbed and brought to the country for any such trifle.
Dennistoun's
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From this reading He met Mr. Lynch, who was Mrs. Dennistoun's "man of business," and a sharp London solicitor, who was for the husband.
having the place or position changed
From this reading It was a very small matter altogether, and one which the smart solicitor who was in Mr. Compton's interest spoke of with a certain contempt, as who should say he was not in the habit of being disturbed and brought to the country for any such trifle.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading The next time that John's presence was required at the cottage was for the signing of the very simple settlements; which, as there was nothing or next to nothing in the power of the man to settle upon his wife, were easy enough.
Elinor's
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From this reading Elinor's fortune was five thousand pounds, no more, not counting her expectations from him, which were left out of the question.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The next time that John's presence was required at the cottage was for the signing of the very simple settlements; which, as there was nothing or next to nothing in the power of the man to settle upon his wife, were easy enough.
expectationsnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading Elinor's fortune was five thousand pounds, no more, not counting her expectations from him, which were left out of the question.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Elinor's fortune was five thousand pounds, no more, not counting her expectations from him, which were left out of the question.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The next time that John's presence was required at the cottage was for the signing of the very simple settlements; which, as there was nothing or next to nothing in the power of the man to settle upon his wife, were easy enough.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Elinor's fortune was five thousand pounds, no more, not counting her expectations from him, which were left out of the question.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Elinor's fortune was five thousand pounds, no more, not counting her expectations from him, which were left out of the question.
an established custom
From this reading It was a very small matter altogether, and one which the smart solicitor who was in Mr. Compton's interest spoke of with a certain contempt, as who should say he was not in the habit of being disturbed and brought to the country for any such trifle.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He met Mr. Lynch, who was Mrs. Dennistoun's "man of business," and a sharp London solicitor, who was for the husband.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Elinor's fortune was five thousand pounds, no more, not counting her expectations from him, which were left out of the question.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Elinor's fortune was five thousand pounds, no more, not counting her expectations from him, which were left out of the question.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The next time that John's presence was required at the cottage was for the signing of the very simple settlements; which, as there was nothing or next to nothing in the power of the man to settle upon his wife, were easy enough.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading He met Mr. Lynch, who was Mrs. Dennistoun's "man of business," and a sharp London solicitor, who was for the husband.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The next time that John's presence was required at the cottage was for the signing of the very simple settlements; which, as there was nothing or next to nothing in the power of the man to settle upon his wife, were easy enough.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading It was a very small matter altogether, and one which the smart solicitor who was in Mr. Compton's interest spoke of with a certain contempt, as who should say he was not in the habit of being disturbed and brought to the country for any such trifle.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a very small matter altogether, and one which the smart solicitor who was in Mr. Compton's interest spoke of with a certain contempt, as who should say he was not in the habit of being disturbed and brought to the country for any such trifle.
John'snounUS /dʒɑːnz/
possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading The next time that John's presence was required at the cottage was for the signing of the very simple settlements; which, as there was nothing or next to nothing in the power of the man to settle upon his wife, were easy enough.
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 Elinor's fortune was five thousand pounds, no more, not counting her expectations from him, which were left out of the question.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was now August--not a time when any man was supposed to be available for matters like these.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading He met Mr. Lynch, who was Mrs. Dennistoun's "man of business," and a sharp London solicitor, who was for the husband.
LynchverbUS /lɪntʃ/
kill without legal sanction
From this reading He met Mr. Lynch, who was Mrs. Dennistoun's "man of business," and a sharp London solicitor, who was for the husband.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The next time that John's presence was required at the cottage was for the signing of the very simple settlements; which, as there was nothing or next to nothing in the power of the man to settle upon his wife, were easy enough.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It was a very small matter altogether, and one which the smart solicitor who was in Mr. Compton's interest spoke of with a certain contempt, as who should say he was not in the habit of being disturbed and brought to the country for any such trifle.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It was now August--not a time when any man was supposed to be available for matters like these.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading He met Mr. Lynch, who was Mrs. Dennistoun's "man of business," and a sharp London solicitor, who was for the husband.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Elinor's fortune was five thousand pounds, no more, not counting her expectations from him, which were left out of the question.
a form of address for a man
From this reading He met Mr. Lynch, who was Mrs. Dennistoun's "man of business," and a sharp London solicitor, who was for the husband.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading He met Mr. Lynch, who was Mrs. Dennistoun's "man of business," and a sharp London solicitor, who was for the husband.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next time that John's presence was required at the cottage was for the signing of the very simple settlements; which, as there was nothing or next to nothing in the power of the man to settle upon his wife, were easy enough.
not any; not one
From this reading Elinor's fortune was five thousand pounds, no more, not counting her expectations from him, which were left out of the question.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Elinor's fortune was five thousand pounds, no more, not counting her expectations from him, which were left out of the question.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The next time that John's presence was required at the cottage was for the signing of the very simple settlements; which, as there was nothing or next to nothing in the power of the man to settle upon his wife, were easy enough.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was now August--not a time when any man was supposed to be available for matters like these.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next time that John's presence was required at the cottage was for the signing of the very simple settlements; which, as there was nothing or next to nothing in the power of the man to settle upon his wife, were easy enough.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was a very small matter altogether, and one which the smart solicitor who was in Mr. Compton's interest spoke of with a certain contempt, as who should say he was not in the habit of being disturbed and brought to the country for any such trifle.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The next time that John's presence was required at the cottage was for the signing of the very simple settlements; which, as there was nothing or next to nothing in the power of the man to settle upon his wife, were easy enough.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Elinor's fortune was five thousand pounds, no more, not counting her expectations from him, which were left out of the question.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading Elinor's fortune was five thousand pounds, no more, not counting her expectations from him, which were left out of the question.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The next time that John's presence was required at the cottage was for the signing of the very simple settlements; which, as there was nothing or next to nothing in the power of the man to settle upon his wife, were easy enough.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading The next time that John's presence was required at the cottage was for the signing of the very simple settlements; which, as there was nothing or next to nothing in the power of the man to settle upon his wife, were easy enough.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Elinor's fortune was five thousand pounds, no more, not counting her expectations from him, which were left out of the question.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The next time that John's presence was required at the cottage was for the signing of the very simple settlements; which, as there was nothing or next to nothing in the power of the man to settle upon his wife, were easy enough.
express in words
From this reading It was a very small matter altogether, and one which the smart solicitor who was in Mr. Compton's interest spoke of with a certain contempt, as who should say he was not in the habit of being disturbed and brought to the country for any such trifle.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading The next time that John's presence was required at the cottage was for the signing of the very simple settlements; which, as there was nothing or next to nothing in the power of the man to settle upon his wife, were easy enough.
settlementsnounUS /ˈsetəlmənts/
plural of “settlement” — 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 The next time that John's presence was required at the cottage was for the signing of the very simple settlements; which, as there was nothing or next to nothing in the power of the man to settle upon his wife, were easy enough.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading He met Mr. Lynch, who was Mrs. Dennistoun's "man of business," and a sharp London solicitor, who was for the husband.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was a very small matter altogether, and one which the smart solicitor who was in Mr. Compton's interest spoke of with a certain contempt, as who should say he was not in the habit of being disturbed and brought to the country for any such trifle.
signingnounUS /ˈsaɪnɪŋ/
language expressed by visible hand gestures
From this reading The next time that John's presence was required at the cottage was for the signing of the very simple settlements; which, as there was nothing or next to nothing in the power of the man to settle upon his wife, were easy enough.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading The next time that John's presence was required at the cottage was for the signing of the very simple settlements; which, as there was nothing or next to nothing in the power of the man to settle upon his wife, were easy enough.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was a very small matter altogether, and one which the smart solicitor who was in Mr. Compton's interest spoke of with a certain contempt, as who should say he was not in the habit of being disturbed and brought to the country for any such trifle.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading It was a very small matter altogether, and one which the smart solicitor who was in Mr. Compton's interest spoke of with a certain contempt, as who should say he was not in the habit of being disturbed and brought to the country for any such trifle.
solicitornounUS /səˈlɪsətər/
a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes
From this reading He met Mr. Lynch, who was Mrs. Dennistoun's "man of business," and a sharp London solicitor, who was for the husband.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading It was a very small matter altogether, and one which the smart solicitor who was in Mr. Compton's interest spoke of with a certain contempt, as who should say he was not in the habit of being disturbed and brought to the country for any such trifle.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was a very small matter altogether, and one which the smart solicitor who was in Mr. Compton's interest spoke of with a certain contempt, as who should say he was not in the habit of being disturbed and brought to the country for any such trifle.
required or under orders
From this reading It was now August--not a time when any man was supposed to be available for matters like these.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The next time that John's presence was required at the cottage was for the signing of the very simple settlements; which, as there was nothing or next to nothing in the power of the man to settle upon his wife, were easy enough.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next time that John's presence was required at the cottage was for the signing of the very simple settlements; which, as there was nothing or next to nothing in the power of the man to settle upon his wife, were easy enough.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The next time that John's presence was required at the cottage was for the signing of the very simple settlements; which, as there was nothing or next to nothing in the power of the man to settle upon his wife, were easy enough.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It was now August--not a time when any man was supposed to be available for matters like these.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Elinor's fortune was five thousand pounds, no more, not counting her expectations from him, which were left out of the question.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The next time that John's presence was required at the cottage was for the signing of the very simple settlements; which, as there was nothing or next to nothing in the power of the man to settle upon his wife, were easy enough.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next time that John's presence was required at the cottage was for the signing of the very simple settlements; which, as there was nothing or next to nothing in the power of the man to settle upon his wife, were easy enough.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading It was a very small matter altogether, and one which the smart solicitor who was in Mr. Compton's interest spoke of with a certain contempt, as who should say he was not in the habit of being disturbed and brought to the country for any such trifle.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The next time that John's presence was required at the cottage was for the signing of the very simple settlements; which, as there was nothing or next to nothing in the power of the man to settle upon his wife, were easy enough.
precisely as stated
From this reading The next time that John's presence was required at the cottage was for the signing of the very simple settlements; which, as there was nothing or next to nothing in the power of the man to settle upon his wife, were easy enough.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next time that John's presence was required at the cottage was for the signing of the very simple settlements; which, as there was nothing or next to nothing in the power of the man to settle upon his wife, were easy enough.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The next time that John's presence was required at the cottage was for the signing of the very simple settlements; which, as there was nothing or next to nothing in the power of the man to settle upon his wife, were easy enough.
at the time that
From this reading It was now August--not a time when any man was supposed to be available for matters like these.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The next time that John's presence was required at the cottage was for the signing of the very simple settlements; which, as there was nothing or next to nothing in the power of the man to settle upon his wife, were easy enough.
which person or people
From this reading He met Mr. Lynch, who was Mrs. Dennistoun's "man of business," and a sharp London solicitor, who was for the husband.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading The next time that John's presence was required at the cottage was for the signing of the very simple settlements; which, as there was nothing or next to nothing in the power of the man to settle upon his wife, were easy enough.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was a very small matter altogether, and one which the smart solicitor who was in Mr. Compton's interest spoke of with a certain contempt, as who should say he was not in the habit of being disturbed and brought to the country for any such trifle.
