Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Plausaby, Esq., had been the guardian of her small inheritance in her childhood, and the property had quite mysteriously suffered from a series of curious misfortunes: the investments were unlucky; those who borrowed of the guardian proved worthless, and so did their securities.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Plausaby, Esq., had been the guardian of her small inheritance in her childhood, and the property had quite mysteriously suffered from a series of curious misfortunes: the investments were unlucky; those who borrowed of the guardian proved worthless, and so did their securities.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading But people will be suspicious even of the kindest and most smoothly-speaking men; and the bland manner and innocent, open countenance of Plausaby, Esq., could not save him from the reproaches of uncharitable people.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Plausaby, Esq., had been the guardian of her small inheritance in her childhood, and the property had quite mysteriously suffered from a series of curious misfortunes: the investments were unlucky; those who borrowed of the guardian proved worthless, and so did their securities.

put or pin the blame on

From this reading Of course the guardian was not to blame, and of course he handled the money honestly.

lacking taste or flavor or tang

From this reading But people will be suspicious even of the kindest and most smoothly-speaking men; and the bland manner and innocent, open countenance of Plausaby, Esq., could not save him from the reproaches of uncharitable people.

past form of “borrow” — get temporarily

From this reading Plausaby, Esq., had been the guardian of her small inheritance in her childhood, and the property had quite mysteriously suffered from a series of curious misfortunes: the investments were unlucky; those who borrowed of the guardian proved worthless, and so did their securities.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Isabel Marlay was not the niece of our friend Squire Plausaby, but of his first wife.

the time of person's life when they are a child

From this reading Plausaby, Esq., had been the guardian of her small inheritance in her childhood, and the property had quite mysteriously suffered from a series of curious misfortunes: the investments were unlucky; those who borrowed of the guardian proved worthless, and so did their securities.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading But people will be suspicious even of the kindest and most smoothly-speaking men; and the bland manner and innocent, open countenance of Plausaby, Esq., could not save him from the reproaches of uncharitable people.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading But people will be suspicious even of the kindest and most smoothly-speaking men; and the bland manner and innocent, open countenance of Plausaby, Esq., could not save him from the reproaches of uncharitable people.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course the guardian was not to blame, and of course he handled the money honestly.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Plausaby, Esq., had been the guardian of her small inheritance in her childhood, and the property had quite mysteriously suffered from a series of curious misfortunes: the investments were unlucky; those who borrowed of the guardian proved worthless, and so did their securities.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Plausaby, Esq., had been the guardian of her small inheritance in her childhood, and the property had quite mysteriously suffered from a series of curious misfortunes: the investments were unlucky; those who borrowed of the guardian proved worthless, and so did their securities.

a title of respect for a member of the English gentry ranking just below a knight; placed after the name

From this reading Plausaby, Esq., had been the guardian of her small inheritance in her childhood, and the property had quite mysteriously suffered from a series of curious misfortunes: the investments were unlucky; those who borrowed of the guardian proved worthless, and so did their securities.

divisible by two

From this reading But people will be suspicious even of the kindest and most smoothly-speaking men; and the bland manner and innocent, open countenance of Plausaby, Esq., could not save him from the reproaches of uncharitable people.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Isabel Marlay was not the niece of our friend Squire Plausaby, but of his first wife.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Isabel Marlay was not the niece of our friend Squire Plausaby, but of his first wife.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Plausaby, Esq., had been the guardian of her small inheritance in her childhood, and the property had quite mysteriously suffered from a series of curious misfortunes: the investments were unlucky; those who borrowed of the guardian proved worthless, and so did their securities.

a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading Plausaby, Esq., had been the guardian of her small inheritance in her childhood, and the property had quite mysteriously suffered from a series of curious misfortunes: the investments were unlucky; those who borrowed of the guardian proved worthless, and so did their securities.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Plausaby, Esq., had been the guardian of her small inheritance in her childhood, and the property had quite mysteriously suffered from a series of curious misfortunes: the investments were unlucky; those who borrowed of the guardian proved worthless, and so did their securities.

having a usually specified type of handle

From this reading Of course the guardian was not to blame, and of course he handled the money honestly.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Of course the guardian was not to blame, and of course he handled the money honestly.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Plausaby, Esq., had been the guardian of her small inheritance in her childhood, and the property had quite mysteriously suffered from a series of curious misfortunes: the investments were unlucky; those who borrowed of the guardian proved worthless, and so did their securities.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading But people will be suspicious even of the kindest and most smoothly-speaking men; and the bland manner and innocent, open countenance of Plausaby, Esq., could not save him from the reproaches of uncharitable people.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Isabel Marlay was not the niece of our friend Squire Plausaby, but of his first wife.

(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that

From this reading Of course the guardian was not to blame, and of course he handled the money honestly.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Plausaby, Esq., had been the guardian of her small inheritance in her childhood, and the property had quite mysteriously suffered from a series of curious misfortunes: the investments were unlucky; those who borrowed of the guardian proved worthless, and so did their securities.

hereditary succession to a title or an office or property

From this reading Plausaby, Esq., had been the guardian of her small inheritance in her childhood, and the property had quite mysteriously suffered from a series of curious misfortunes: the investments were unlucky; those who borrowed of the guardian proved worthless, and so did their securities.

free from evil or guilt

From this reading But people will be suspicious even of the kindest and most smoothly-speaking men; and the bland manner and innocent, open countenance of Plausaby, Esq., could not save him from the reproaches of uncharitable people.

plural of “investment” — the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit

From this reading Plausaby, Esq., had been the guardian of her small inheritance in her childhood, and the property had quite mysteriously suffered from a series of curious misfortunes: the investments were unlucky; those who borrowed of the guardian proved worthless, and so did their securities.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading ISABEL MARLAY.

superlative of “kind” — having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading But people will be suspicious even of the kindest and most smoothly-speaking men; and the bland manner and innocent, open countenance of Plausaby, Esq., could not save him from the reproaches of uncharitable people.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading But people will be suspicious even of the kindest and most smoothly-speaking men; and the bland manner and innocent, open countenance of Plausaby, Esq., could not save him from the reproaches of uncharitable people.

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From this reading ISABEL MARLAY.

the force of workers available

From this reading But people will be suspicious even of the kindest and most smoothly-speaking men; and the bland manner and innocent, open countenance of Plausaby, Esq., could not save him from the reproaches of uncharitable people.

plural of “misfortune” — unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

From this reading Plausaby, Esq., had been the guardian of her small inheritance in her childhood, and the property had quite mysteriously suffered from a series of curious misfortunes: the investments were unlucky; those who borrowed of the guardian proved worthless, and so did their securities.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Of course the guardian was not to blame, and of course he handled the money honestly.

used to form the superlative

From this reading But people will be suspicious even of the kindest and most smoothly-speaking men; and the bland manner and innocent, open countenance of Plausaby, Esq., could not save him from the reproaches of uncharitable people.

in a cryptic manner

From this reading Plausaby, Esq., had been the guardian of her small inheritance in her childhood, and the property had quite mysteriously suffered from a series of curious misfortunes: the investments were unlucky; those who borrowed of the guardian proved worthless, and so did their securities.

a daughter of your brother or sister

From this reading Isabel Marlay was not the niece of our friend Squire Plausaby, but of his first wife.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Isabel Marlay was not the niece of our friend Squire Plausaby, but of his first wife.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Isabel Marlay was not the niece of our friend Squire Plausaby, but of his first wife.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading But people will be suspicious even of the kindest and most smoothly-speaking men; and the bland manner and innocent, open countenance of Plausaby, Esq., could not save him from the reproaches of uncharitable people.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Isabel Marlay was not the niece of our friend Squire Plausaby, but of his first wife.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading But people will be suspicious even of the kindest and most smoothly-speaking men; and the bland manner and innocent, open countenance of Plausaby, Esq., could not save him from the reproaches of uncharitable people.

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From this reading Isabel Marlay was not the niece of our friend Squire Plausaby, but of his first wife.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading Plausaby, Esq., had been the guardian of her small inheritance in her childhood, and the property had quite mysteriously suffered from a series of curious misfortunes: the investments were unlucky; those who borrowed of the guardian proved worthless, and so did their securities.

established beyond doubt

From this reading Plausaby, Esq., had been the guardian of her small inheritance in her childhood, and the property had quite mysteriously suffered from a series of curious misfortunes: the investments were unlucky; those who borrowed of the guardian proved worthless, and so did their securities.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Plausaby, Esq., had been the guardian of her small inheritance in her childhood, and the property had quite mysteriously suffered from a series of curious misfortunes: the investments were unlucky; those who borrowed of the guardian proved worthless, and so did their securities.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But people will be suspicious even of the kindest and most smoothly-speaking men; and the bland manner and innocent, open countenance of Plausaby, Esq., could not save him from the reproaches of uncharitable people.

except for; apart from

From this reading But people will be suspicious even of the kindest and most smoothly-speaking men; and the bland manner and innocent, open countenance of Plausaby, Esq., could not save him from the reproaches of uncharitable people.

plural of “security” — the state of being free from danger or injury

From this reading Plausaby, Esq., had been the guardian of her small inheritance in her childhood, and the property had quite mysteriously suffered from a series of curious misfortunes: the investments were unlucky; those who borrowed of the guardian proved worthless, and so did their securities.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading Plausaby, Esq., had been the guardian of her small inheritance in her childhood, and the property had quite mysteriously suffered from a series of curious misfortunes: the investments were unlucky; those who borrowed of the guardian proved worthless, and so did their securities.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Plausaby, Esq., had been the guardian of her small inheritance in her childhood, and the property had quite mysteriously suffered from a series of curious misfortunes: the investments were unlucky; those who borrowed of the guardian proved worthless, and so did their securities.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But people will be suspicious even of the kindest and most smoothly-speaking men; and the bland manner and innocent, open countenance of Plausaby, Esq., could not save him from the reproaches of uncharitable people.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Plausaby, Esq., had been the guardian of her small inheritance in her childhood, and the property had quite mysteriously suffered from a series of curious misfortunes: the investments were unlucky; those who borrowed of the guardian proved worthless, and so did their securities.

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading Isabel Marlay was not the niece of our friend Squire Plausaby, but of his first wife.

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading Plausaby, Esq., had been the guardian of her small inheritance in her childhood, and the property had quite mysteriously suffered from a series of curious misfortunes: the investments were unlucky; those who borrowed of the guardian proved worthless, and so did their securities.

openly distrustful and unwilling to confide

From this reading But people will be suspicious even of the kindest and most smoothly-speaking men; and the bland manner and innocent, open countenance of Plausaby, Esq., could not save him from the reproaches of uncharitable people.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Isabel Marlay was not the niece of our friend Squire Plausaby, but of his first wife.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Plausaby, Esq., had been the guardian of her small inheritance in her childhood, and the property had quite mysteriously suffered from a series of curious misfortunes: the investments were unlucky; those who borrowed of the guardian proved worthless, and so did their securities.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Plausaby, Esq., had been the guardian of her small inheritance in her childhood, and the property had quite mysteriously suffered from a series of curious misfortunes: the investments were unlucky; those who borrowed of the guardian proved worthless, and so did their securities.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Of course the guardian was not to blame, and of course he handled the money honestly.

lacking love and generosity

From this reading But people will be suspicious even of the kindest and most smoothly-speaking men; and the bland manner and innocent, open countenance of Plausaby, Esq., could not save him from the reproaches of uncharitable people.

having or bringing misfortune

From this reading Plausaby, Esq., had been the guardian of her small inheritance in her childhood, and the property had quite mysteriously suffered from a series of curious misfortunes: the investments were unlucky; those who borrowed of the guardian proved worthless, and so did their securities.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Isabel Marlay was not the niece of our friend Squire Plausaby, but of his first wife.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Plausaby, Esq., had been the guardian of her small inheritance in her childhood, and the property had quite mysteriously suffered from a series of curious misfortunes: the investments were unlucky; those who borrowed of the guardian proved worthless, and so did their securities.

which person or people

From this reading Plausaby, Esq., had been the guardian of her small inheritance in her childhood, and the property had quite mysteriously suffered from a series of curious misfortunes: the investments were unlucky; those who borrowed of the guardian proved worthless, and so did their securities.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Isabel Marlay was not the niece of our friend Squire Plausaby, but of his first wife.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading But people will be suspicious even of the kindest and most smoothly-speaking men; and the bland manner and innocent, open countenance of Plausaby, Esq., could not save him from the reproaches of uncharitable people.

lacking in usefulness or value

From this reading Plausaby, Esq., had been the guardian of her small inheritance in her childhood, and the property had quite mysteriously suffered from a series of curious misfortunes: the investments were unlucky; those who borrowed of the guardian proved worthless, and so did their securities.