used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He endeavour to do it a wrong—absurd!
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He set about evil reports against it!
inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading He endeavour to do it a wrong—absurd!
advantageousadjectiveUS /ˌædvənˈteɪdʒəs/
giving an advantage
From this reading If a friend were to ask him (and it was quite curious what a number did manage to ask him) whether he thought the Company was an advantageous investment, of course he would give an answer.
matters of personal concern
From this reading In which Mrs. Clive comes into her Fortune Speaking of the affairs of B. B. C., Sir Barnes Newcome always took care to maintain his candid surprise relating to the proceedings of that Company.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He set about evil reports against it!
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading In which Mrs. Clive comes into her Fortune Speaking of the affairs of B. B. C., Sir Barnes Newcome always took care to maintain his candid surprise relating to the proceedings of that Company.
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading He could not say conscientiously he thought so—never once had said so—in the time of their connexion, which had been formed solely with a view of obliging his amiable uncle.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading If a friend were to ask him (and it was quite curious what a number did manage to ask him) whether he thought the Company was an advantageous investment, of course he would give an answer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If a friend were to ask him (and it was quite curious what a number did manage to ask him) whether he thought the Company was an advantageous investment, of course he would give an answer.
react verbally
From this reading If a friend were to ask him (and it was quite curious what a number did manage to ask him) whether he thought the Company was an advantageous investment, of course he would give an answer.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading If a friend were to ask him (and it was quite curious what a number did manage to ask him) whether he thought the Company was an advantageous investment, of course he would give an answer.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading In which Mrs. Clive comes into her Fortune Speaking of the affairs of B. B. C., Sir Barnes Newcome always took care to maintain his candid surprise relating to the proceedings of that Company.
Barnes
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From this reading In which Mrs. Clive comes into her Fortune Speaking of the affairs of B. B. C., Sir Barnes Newcome always took care to maintain his candid surprise relating to the proceedings of that Company.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He could not say conscientiously he thought so—never once had said so—in the time of their connexion, which had been formed solely with a view of obliging his amiable uncle.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading In which Mrs. Clive comes into her Fortune Speaking of the affairs of B. B. C., Sir Barnes Newcome always took care to maintain his candid surprise relating to the proceedings of that Company.
candidadjectiveUS /ˈkændəd/
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading In which Mrs. Clive comes into her Fortune Speaking of the affairs of B. B. C., Sir Barnes Newcome always took care to maintain his candid surprise relating to the proceedings of that Company.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading In which Mrs. Clive comes into her Fortune Speaking of the affairs of B. B. C., Sir Barnes Newcome always took care to maintain his candid surprise relating to the proceedings of that Company.
ClivenounUS /klaɪv/
British general and statesman whose victory at Plassey in 1757 strengthened British control of India (1725-1774)
From this reading In which Mrs. Clive comes into her Fortune Speaking of the affairs of B. B. C., Sir Barnes Newcome always took care to maintain his candid surprise relating to the proceedings of that Company.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading In which Mrs. Clive comes into her Fortune Speaking of the affairs of B. B. C., Sir Barnes Newcome always took care to maintain his candid surprise relating to the proceedings of that Company.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading In which Mrs. Clive comes into her Fortune Speaking of the affairs of B. B. C., Sir Barnes Newcome always took care to maintain his candid surprise relating to the proceedings of that Company.
connexionnounUS /kəˈnekʃən/
a connecting shape
From this reading He could not say conscientiously he thought so—never once had said so—in the time of their connexion, which had been formed solely with a view of obliging his amiable uncle.
conscientiouslyadverbUS /ˌkɑːntʃiˈentʃəsli/
with extreme conscientiousness
From this reading He could not say conscientiously he thought so—never once had said so—in the time of their connexion, which had been formed solely with a view of obliging his amiable uncle.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could not say conscientiously he thought so—never once had said so—in the time of their connexion, which had been formed solely with a view of obliging his amiable uncle.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading If a friend were to ask him (and it was quite curious what a number did manage to ask him) whether he thought the Company was an advantageous investment, of course he would give an answer.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading If a friend were to ask him (and it was quite curious what a number did manage to ask him) whether he thought the Company was an advantageous investment, of course he would give an answer.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading If a friend were to ask him (and it was quite curious what a number did manage to ask him) whether he thought the Company was an advantageous investment, of course he would give an answer.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He endeavour to do it a wrong—absurd!
endeavournounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading He endeavour to do it a wrong—absurd!
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading He set about evil reports against it!
having or given a form or shape
From this reading He could not say conscientiously he thought so—never once had said so—in the time of their connexion, which had been formed solely with a view of obliging his amiable uncle.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading In which Mrs. Clive comes into her Fortune Speaking of the affairs of B. B. C., Sir Barnes Newcome always took care to maintain his candid surprise relating to the proceedings of that Company.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading If a friend were to ask him (and it was quite curious what a number did manage to ask him) whether he thought the Company was an advantageous investment, of course he would give an answer.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading If a friend were to ask him (and it was quite curious what a number did manage to ask him) whether he thought the Company was an advantageous investment, of course he would give an answer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He could not say conscientiously he thought so—never once had said so—in the time of their connexion, which had been formed solely with a view of obliging his amiable uncle.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He set about evil reports against it!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In which Mrs. Clive comes into her Fortune Speaking of the affairs of B. B. C., Sir Barnes Newcome always took care to maintain his candid surprise relating to the proceedings of that Company.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If a friend were to ask him (and it was quite curious what a number did manage to ask him) whether he thought the Company was an advantageous investment, of course he would give an answer.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In which Mrs. Clive comes into her Fortune Speaking of the affairs of B. B. C., Sir Barnes Newcome always took care to maintain his candid surprise relating to the proceedings of that Company.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If a friend were to ask him (and it was quite curious what a number did manage to ask him) whether he thought the Company was an advantageous investment, of course he would give an answer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In which Mrs. Clive comes into her Fortune Speaking of the affairs of B. B. C., Sir Barnes Newcome always took care to maintain his candid surprise relating to the proceedings of that Company.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In which Mrs. Clive comes into her Fortune Speaking of the affairs of B. B. C., Sir Barnes Newcome always took care to maintain his candid surprise relating to the proceedings of that Company.
investmentnounUS /ˌɪnˈvestmənt/
the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit
From this reading If a friend were to ask him (and it was quite curious what a number did manage to ask him) whether he thought the Company was an advantageous investment, of course he would give an answer.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He set about evil reports against it!
maintainverbUS /meɪnˈteɪn/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading In which Mrs. Clive comes into her Fortune Speaking of the affairs of B. B. C., Sir Barnes Newcome always took care to maintain his candid surprise relating to the proceedings of that Company.
be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading If a friend were to ask him (and it was quite curious what a number did manage to ask him) whether he thought the Company was an advantageous investment, of course he would give an answer.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading In which Mrs. Clive comes into her Fortune Speaking of the affairs of B. B. C., Sir Barnes Newcome always took care to maintain his candid surprise relating to the proceedings of that Company.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He could not say conscientiously he thought so—never once had said so—in the time of their connexion, which had been formed solely with a view of obliging his amiable uncle.
Newcome
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In which Mrs. Clive comes into her Fortune Speaking of the affairs of B. B. C., Sir Barnes Newcome always took care to maintain his candid surprise relating to the proceedings of that Company.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He could not say conscientiously he thought so—never once had said so—in the time of their connexion, which had been formed solely with a view of obliging his amiable uncle.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading If a friend were to ask him (and it was quite curious what a number did manage to ask him) whether he thought the Company was an advantageous investment, of course he would give an answer.
obligingadjectiveUS /əˈblaɪdʒɪŋ/
showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others
From this reading He could not say conscientiously he thought so—never once had said so—in the time of their connexion, which had been formed solely with a view of obliging his amiable uncle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In which Mrs. Clive comes into her Fortune Speaking of the affairs of B. B. C., Sir Barnes Newcome always took care to maintain his candid surprise relating to the proceedings of that Company.
on one occasion
From this reading He could not say conscientiously he thought so—never once had said so—in the time of their connexion, which had been formed solely with a view of obliging his amiable uncle.
proceedingsnounUS /proʊˈsiːdɪŋz/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading In which Mrs. Clive comes into her Fortune Speaking of the affairs of B. B. C., Sir Barnes Newcome always took care to maintain his candid surprise relating to the proceedings of that Company.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading If a friend were to ask him (and it was quite curious what a number did manage to ask him) whether he thought the Company was an advantageous investment, of course he would give an answer.
relatingverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading In which Mrs. Clive comes into her Fortune Speaking of the affairs of B. B. C., Sir Barnes Newcome always took care to maintain his candid surprise relating to the proceedings of that Company.
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading He set about evil reports against it!
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He could not say conscientiously he thought so—never once had said so—in the time of their connexion, which had been formed solely with a view of obliging his amiable uncle.
express in words
From this reading He could not say conscientiously he thought so—never once had said so—in the time of their connexion, which had been formed solely with a view of obliging his amiable uncle.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He set about evil reports against it!
term of address for a man
From this reading In which Mrs. Clive comes into her Fortune Speaking of the affairs of B. B. C., Sir Barnes Newcome always took care to maintain his candid surprise relating to the proceedings of that Company.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He could not say conscientiously he thought so—never once had said so—in the time of their connexion, which had been formed solely with a view of obliging his amiable uncle.
solelyadverbUS /ˈsoʊəli/
without any others being included or involved
From this reading He could not say conscientiously he thought so—never once had said so—in the time of their connexion, which had been formed solely with a view of obliging his amiable uncle.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading In which Mrs. Clive comes into her Fortune Speaking of the affairs of B. B. C., Sir Barnes Newcome always took care to maintain his candid surprise relating to the proceedings of that Company.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading In which Mrs. Clive comes into her Fortune Speaking of the affairs of B. B. C., Sir Barnes Newcome always took care to maintain his candid surprise relating to the proceedings of that Company.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In which Mrs. Clive comes into her Fortune Speaking of the affairs of B. B. C., Sir Barnes Newcome always took care to maintain his candid surprise relating to the proceedings of that Company.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In which Mrs. Clive comes into her Fortune Speaking of the affairs of B. B. C., Sir Barnes Newcome always took care to maintain his candid surprise relating to the proceedings of that Company.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He could not say conscientiously he thought so—never once had said so—in the time of their connexion, which had been formed solely with a view of obliging his amiable uncle.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading If a friend were to ask him (and it was quite curious what a number did manage to ask him) whether he thought the Company was an advantageous investment, of course he would give an answer.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He could not say conscientiously he thought so—never once had said so—in the time of their connexion, which had been formed solely with a view of obliging his amiable uncle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In which Mrs. Clive comes into her Fortune Speaking of the affairs of B. B. C., Sir Barnes Newcome always took care to maintain his candid surprise relating to the proceedings of that Company.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading In which Mrs. Clive comes into her Fortune Speaking of the affairs of B. B. C., Sir Barnes Newcome always took care to maintain his candid surprise relating to the proceedings of that Company.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading He could not say conscientiously he thought so—never once had said so—in the time of their connexion, which had been formed solely with a view of obliging his amiable uncle.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading He could not say conscientiously he thought so—never once had said so—in the time of their connexion, which had been formed solely with a view of obliging his amiable uncle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If a friend were to ask him (and it was quite curious what a number did manage to ask him) whether he thought the Company was an advantageous investment, of course he would give an answer.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If a friend were to ask him (and it was quite curious what a number did manage to ask him) whether he thought the Company was an advantageous investment, of course he would give an answer.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading If a friend were to ask him (and it was quite curious what a number did manage to ask him) whether he thought the Company was an advantageous investment, of course he would give an answer.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading If a friend were to ask him (and it was quite curious what a number did manage to ask him) whether he thought the Company was an advantageous investment, of course he would give an answer.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In which Mrs. Clive comes into her Fortune Speaking of the affairs of B. B. C., Sir Barnes Newcome always took care to maintain his candid surprise relating to the proceedings of that Company.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He could not say conscientiously he thought so—never once had said so—in the time of their connexion, which had been formed solely with a view of obliging his amiable uncle.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If a friend were to ask him (and it was quite curious what a number did manage to ask him) whether he thought the Company was an advantageous investment, of course he would give an answer.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading He endeavour to do it a wrong—absurd!
