used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A VISIT FROM THE GREAT MAN OF THE FAMILY.
abilitiesnounUS /əˈbɪlətiːz/
plural of “ability” — the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading If he did not regard me with affection, for that was foreign to his nature, he respected my abilities, and placed the greatest reliance on my principles.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading If he did not regard me with affection, for that was foreign to his nature, he respected my abilities, and placed the greatest reliance on my principles.
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading From that day I became Mr. Moncton's factotum, his confidential clerk, and principal agent.
(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 In all matters that required prompt and skilful management, he invariably employed me.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I attended him in most of his professional journeys, and was present in every court in which he had an important case.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From that day I became Mr. Moncton's factotum, his confidential clerk, and principal agent.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading I attended him in most of his professional journeys, and was present in every court in which he had an important case.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading From that day I became Mr. Moncton's factotum, his confidential clerk, and principal agent.
an occurrence of something
From this reading I attended him in most of his professional journeys, and was present in every court in which he had an important case.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading From that day I became Mr. Moncton's factotum, his confidential clerk, and principal agent.
confidentialadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnfəˈdenʃəl/
entrusted with private information and the confidence of another
From this reading From that day I became Mr. Moncton's factotum, his confidential clerk, and principal agent.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading I attended him in most of his professional journeys, and was present in every court in which he had an important case.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading From that day I became Mr. Moncton's factotum, his confidential clerk, and principal agent.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading If he did not regard me with affection, for that was foreign to his nature, he respected my abilities, and placed the greatest reliance on my principles.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading In all matters that required prompt and skilful management, he invariably employed me.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading I attended him in most of his professional journeys, and was present in every court in which he had an important case.
factotumnoun
a servant employed to do a variety of jobs
From this reading From that day I became Mr. Moncton's factotum, his confidential clerk, and principal agent.
a social unit living together
From this reading A VISIT FROM THE GREAT MAN OF THE FAMILY.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If he did not regard me with affection, for that was foreign to his nature, he respected my abilities, and placed the greatest reliance on my principles.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading If he did not regard me with affection, for that was foreign to his nature, he respected my abilities, and placed the greatest reliance on my principles.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A VISIT FROM THE GREAT MAN OF THE FAMILY.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A VISIT FROM THE GREAT MAN OF THE FAMILY.
highest in quality
From this reading If he did not regard me with affection, for that was foreign to his nature, he respected my abilities, and placed the greatest reliance on my principles.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I attended him in most of his professional journeys, and was present in every court in which he had an important case.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In all matters that required prompt and skilful management, he invariably employed me.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I attended him in most of his professional journeys, and was present in every court in which he had an important case.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading From that day I became Mr. Moncton's factotum, his confidential clerk, and principal agent.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading From that day I became Mr. Moncton's factotum, his confidential clerk, and principal agent.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he did not regard me with affection, for that was foreign to his nature, he respected my abilities, and placed the greatest reliance on my principles.
of great significance or value
From this reading I attended him in most of his professional journeys, and was present in every court in which he had an important case.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In all matters that required prompt and skilful management, he invariably employed me.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading In all matters that required prompt and skilful management, he invariably employed me.
journeysnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrniz/
plural of “journey” — the act of traveling from one place to another
From this reading I attended him in most of his professional journeys, and was present in every court in which he had an important case.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A VISIT FROM THE GREAT MAN OF THE FAMILY.
managementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/
the act of managing something
From this reading In all matters that required prompt and skilful management, he invariably employed me.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading In all matters that required prompt and skilful management, he invariably employed me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In all matters that required prompt and skilful management, he invariably employed me.
Moncton's
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From this reading From that day I became Mr. Moncton's factotum, his confidential clerk, and principal agent.
used to form the superlative
From this reading I attended him in most of his professional journeys, and was present in every court in which he had an important case.
a form of address for a man
From this reading From that day I became Mr. Moncton's factotum, his confidential clerk, and principal agent.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading If he did not regard me with affection, for that was foreign to his nature, he respected my abilities, and placed the greatest reliance on my principles.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading If he did not regard me with affection, for that was foreign to his nature, he respected my abilities, and placed the greatest reliance on my principles.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If he did not regard me with affection, for that was foreign to his nature, he respected my abilities, and placed the greatest reliance on my principles.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A VISIT FROM THE GREAT MAN OF THE FAMILY.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If he did not regard me with affection, for that was foreign to his nature, he respected my abilities, and placed the greatest reliance on my principles.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading If he did not regard me with affection, for that was foreign to his nature, he respected my abilities, and placed the greatest reliance on my principles.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I attended him in most of his professional journeys, and was present in every court in which he had an important case.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading From that day I became Mr. Moncton's factotum, his confidential clerk, and principal agent.
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading If he did not regard me with affection, for that was foreign to his nature, he respected my abilities, and placed the greatest reliance on my principles.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading I attended him in most of his professional journeys, and was present in every court in which he had an important case.
promptverbUS /prɑːmpt/
give an incentive for action
From this reading In all matters that required prompt and skilful management, he invariably employed me.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading If he did not regard me with affection, for that was foreign to his nature, he respected my abilities, and placed the greatest reliance on my principles.
reliancenounUS /rɪˈlaɪəns/
certainty based on past experience
From this reading If he did not regard me with affection, for that was foreign to his nature, he respected my abilities, and placed the greatest reliance on my principles.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading In all matters that required prompt and skilful management, he invariably employed me.
respectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪd/
receiving deferential regard
From this reading If he did not regard me with affection, for that was foreign to his nature, he respected my abilities, and placed the greatest reliance on my principles.
skilfuladjective
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading In all matters that required prompt and skilful management, he invariably employed me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From that day I became Mr. Moncton's factotum, his confidential clerk, and principal agent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A VISIT FROM THE GREAT MAN OF THE FAMILY.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If he did not regard me with affection, for that was foreign to his nature, he respected my abilities, and placed the greatest reliance on my principles.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading A VISIT FROM THE GREAT MAN OF THE FAMILY.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If he did not regard me with affection, for that was foreign to his nature, he respected my abilities, and placed the greatest reliance on my principles.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I attended him in most of his professional journeys, and was present in every court in which he had an important case.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If he did not regard me with affection, for that was foreign to his nature, he respected my abilities, and placed the greatest reliance on my principles.
