used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But this time the organization had broken even with Jones, and this fact disturbed the butler.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If the truth is to be told, Jones was as deeply chagrined over the outcome of the counterfeit deal as was Braine.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If the truth is to be told, Jones was as deeply chagrined over the outcome of the counterfeit deal as was Braine.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It might signify that the turning point had been reached, and that in the future the good luck might swing over to the side of the Black Hundred.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading It might signify that the turning point had been reached, and that in the future the good luck might swing over to the side of the Black Hundred.
the two together, not just one
From this reading They had both failed signally to reach the goal sought.
Braine
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From this reading If the truth is to be told, Jones was as deeply chagrined over the outcome of the counterfeit deal as was Braine.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading But this time the organization had broken even with Jones, and this fact disturbed the butler.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But this time the organization had broken even with Jones, and this fact disturbed the butler.
butlernounUS /ˈbʌtlər/
a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading But this time the organization had broken even with Jones, and this fact disturbed the butler.
cautionsnounUS /ˈkɔːʃənz/
plural of “caution” — the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
From this reading Jones redoubled his cautions, reiterated his warnings, and slept less than ever.
chagrinedadjectiveUS /ʃəˈɡrɪnd/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading If the truth is to be told, Jones was as deeply chagrined over the outcome of the counterfeit deal as was Braine.
counterfeitnounUS /ˈkaʊntərfɪt/
a copy that is represented as the original
From this reading If the truth is to be told, Jones was as deeply chagrined over the outcome of the counterfeit deal as was Braine.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading If the truth is to be told, Jones was as deeply chagrined over the outcome of the counterfeit deal as was Braine.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading If the truth is to be told, Jones was as deeply chagrined over the outcome of the counterfeit deal as was Braine.
having the place or position changed
From this reading But this time the organization had broken even with Jones, and this fact disturbed the butler.
divisible by two
From this reading But this time the organization had broken even with Jones, and this fact disturbed the butler.
at any time
From this reading Jones redoubled his cautions, reiterated his warnings, and slept less than ever.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading But this time the organization had broken even with Jones, and this fact disturbed the butler.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading They had both failed signally to reach the goal sought.
yet to be or coming
From this reading It might signify that the turning point had been reached, and that in the future the good luck might swing over to the side of the Black Hundred.
goalnounUS /ɡoʊl/
the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it
From this reading They had both failed signally to reach the goal sought.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It might signify that the turning point had been reached, and that in the future the good luck might swing over to the side of the Black Hundred.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had both failed signally to reach the goal sought.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jones redoubled his cautions, reiterated his warnings, and slept less than ever.
ten 10s
From this reading It might signify that the turning point had been reached, and that in the future the good luck might swing over to the side of the Black Hundred.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the truth is to be told, Jones was as deeply chagrined over the outcome of the counterfeit deal as was Braine.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It might signify that the turning point had been reached, and that in the future the good luck might swing over to the side of the Black Hundred.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If the truth is to be told, Jones was as deeply chagrined over the outcome of the counterfeit deal as was Braine.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It might signify that the turning point had been reached, and that in the future the good luck might swing over to the side of the Black Hundred.
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading If the truth is to be told, Jones was as deeply chagrined over the outcome of the counterfeit deal as was Braine.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Jones redoubled his cautions, reiterated his warnings, and slept less than ever.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading It might signify that the turning point had been reached, and that in the future the good luck might swing over to the side of the Black Hundred.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It might signify that the turning point had been reached, and that in the future the good luck might swing over to the side of the Black Hundred.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If the truth is to be told, Jones was as deeply chagrined over the outcome of the counterfeit deal as was Braine.
organizationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
a group of people who work together
From this reading But this time the organization had broken even with Jones, and this fact disturbed the butler.
outcomenounUS /ˈaʊtkʌm/
something that results
From this reading If the truth is to be told, Jones was as deeply chagrined over the outcome of the counterfeit deal as was Braine.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading If the truth is to be told, Jones was as deeply chagrined over the outcome of the counterfeit deal as was Braine.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading It might signify that the turning point had been reached, and that in the future the good luck might swing over to the side of the Black Hundred.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading They had both failed signally to reach the goal sought.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading It might signify that the turning point had been reached, and that in the future the good luck might swing over to the side of the Black Hundred.
redoubledadjectiveUS /riˈdʌbəld/
become much greater in intensity or size or amount
From this reading Jones redoubled his cautions, reiterated his warnings, and slept less than ever.
reiteratedverbUS /riˈɪtəreɪtɪd/
past form of “reiterate” — to say, state, or perform again
From this reading Jones redoubled his cautions, reiterated his warnings, and slept less than ever.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading It might signify that the turning point had been reached, and that in the future the good luck might swing over to the side of the Black Hundred.
signallyadverb
as a signal
From this reading They had both failed signally to reach the goal sought.
signifyverbUS /ˈsɪɡnəfaɪ/
denote or connote
From this reading It might signify that the turning point had been reached, and that in the future the good luck might swing over to the side of the Black Hundred.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading Jones redoubled his cautions, reiterated his warnings, and slept less than ever.
that is looked for
From this reading They had both failed signally to reach the goal sought.
swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading It might signify that the turning point had been reached, and that in the future the good luck might swing over to the side of the Black Hundred.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Jones redoubled his cautions, reiterated his warnings, and slept less than ever.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It might signify that the turning point had been reached, and that in the future the good luck might swing over to the side of the Black Hundred.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If the truth is to be told, Jones was as deeply chagrined over the outcome of the counterfeit deal as was Braine.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had both failed signally to reach the goal sought.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But this time the organization had broken even with Jones, and this fact disturbed the butler.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But this time the organization had broken even with Jones, and this fact disturbed the butler.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If the truth is to be told, Jones was as deeply chagrined over the outcome of the counterfeit deal as was Braine.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading If the truth is to be told, Jones was as deeply chagrined over the outcome of the counterfeit deal as was Braine.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading If the truth is to be told, Jones was as deeply chagrined over the outcome of the counterfeit deal as was Braine.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading It might signify that the turning point had been reached, and that in the future the good luck might swing over to the side of the Black Hundred.
warningsnounUS /ˈwɔːrnɪŋz/
plural of “warning” — a message informing of danger
From this reading Jones redoubled his cautions, reiterated his warnings, and slept less than ever.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If the truth is to be told, Jones was as deeply chagrined over the outcome of the counterfeit deal as was Braine.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But this time the organization had broken even with Jones, and this fact disturbed the butler.
