used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His real lode-star was to obtain a result, and no amount of personal inconvenience counted in this most vital of all obligations.
(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 His real lode-star was to obtain a result, and no amount of personal inconvenience counted in this most vital of all obligations.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading “I can always be sure of getting the best from any member of my company, be it in or out of the theatre.”
a quantity of money
From this reading His real lode-star was to obtain a result, and no amount of personal inconvenience counted in this most vital of all obligations.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Despite his remark at the conclusion of the foregoing chapter it was not Eliphalet Cardomay’s habit to look for thanks, and on the rare occasions when it was offered he usually murmured something quite incoherent and sought to escape.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “I can always be sure of getting the best from any member of my company, be it in or out of the theatre.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Not as a rule given to boasting, yet he might frequently be heard to say:
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Despite his remark at the conclusion of the foregoing chapter it was not Eliphalet Cardomay’s habit to look for thanks, and on the rare occasions when it was offered he usually murmured something quite incoherent and sought to escape.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Not as a rule given to boasting, yet he might frequently be heard to say:
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading To obtain the best result from the material at hand was practically his religion.
boastingnounUS /ˈboʊstɪŋ/
speaking of yourself in superlatives
From this reading Not as a rule given to boasting, yet he might frequently be heard to say:
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “I can always be sure of getting the best from any member of my company, be it in or out of the theatre.”
Cardomay's
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From this reading Despite his remark at the conclusion of the foregoing chapter it was not Eliphalet Cardomay’s habit to look for thanks, and on the rare occasions when it was offered he usually murmured something quite incoherent and sought to escape.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Despite his remark at the conclusion of the foregoing chapter it was not Eliphalet Cardomay’s habit to look for thanks, and on the rare occasions when it was offered he usually murmured something quite incoherent and sought to escape.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading “I can always be sure of getting the best from any member of my company, be it in or out of the theatre.”
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading Despite his remark at the conclusion of the foregoing chapter it was not Eliphalet Cardomay’s habit to look for thanks, and on the rare occasions when it was offered he usually murmured something quite incoherent and sought to escape.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading His real lode-star was to obtain a result, and no amount of personal inconvenience counted in this most vital of all obligations.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Despite his remark at the conclusion of the foregoing chapter it was not Eliphalet Cardomay’s habit to look for thanks, and on the rare occasions when it was offered he usually murmured something quite incoherent and sought to escape.
Eliphalet
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From this reading Despite his remark at the conclusion of the foregoing chapter it was not Eliphalet Cardomay’s habit to look for thanks, and on the rare occasions when it was offered he usually murmured something quite incoherent and sought to escape.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Despite his remark at the conclusion of the foregoing chapter it was not Eliphalet Cardomay’s habit to look for thanks, and on the rare occasions when it was offered he usually murmured something quite incoherent and sought to escape.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Despite his remark at the conclusion of the foregoing chapter it was not Eliphalet Cardomay’s habit to look for thanks, and on the rare occasions when it was offered he usually murmured something quite incoherent and sought to escape.
foregoingadjectiveUS /fɔːrˈɡoʊɪŋ/
especially of writing or speech; going before
From this reading Despite his remark at the conclusion of the foregoing chapter it was not Eliphalet Cardomay’s habit to look for thanks, and on the rare occasions when it was offered he usually murmured something quite incoherent and sought to escape.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Not as a rule given to boasting, yet he might frequently be heard to say:
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading To obtain the best result from the material at hand was practically his religion.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading “I can always be sure of getting the best from any member of my company, be it in or out of the theatre.”
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Not as a rule given to boasting, yet he might frequently be heard to say:
an established custom
From this reading Despite his remark at the conclusion of the foregoing chapter it was not Eliphalet Cardomay’s habit to look for thanks, and on the rare occasions when it was offered he usually murmured something quite incoherent and sought to escape.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading To obtain the best result from the material at hand was practically his religion.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Despite his remark at the conclusion of the foregoing chapter it was not Eliphalet Cardomay’s habit to look for thanks, and on the rare occasions when it was offered he usually murmured something quite incoherent and sought to escape.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Not as a rule given to boasting, yet he might frequently be heard to say:
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Despite his remark at the conclusion of the foregoing chapter it was not Eliphalet Cardomay’s habit to look for thanks, and on the rare occasions when it was offered he usually murmured something quite incoherent and sought to escape.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I can always be sure of getting the best from any member of my company, be it in or out of the theatre.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His real lode-star was to obtain a result, and no amount of personal inconvenience counted in this most vital of all obligations.
incoherentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkoʊˈhɪrənt/
without logical or meaningful connection
From this reading Despite his remark at the conclusion of the foregoing chapter it was not Eliphalet Cardomay’s habit to look for thanks, and on the rare occasions when it was offered he usually murmured something quite incoherent and sought to escape.
inconveniencenounUS /ˌɪnkənˈviːnjəns/
an inconvenient discomfort
From this reading His real lode-star was to obtain a result, and no amount of personal inconvenience counted in this most vital of all obligations.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Despite his remark at the conclusion of the foregoing chapter it was not Eliphalet Cardomay’s habit to look for thanks, and on the rare occasions when it was offered he usually murmured something quite incoherent and sought to escape.
lode-star
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From this reading His real lode-star was to obtain a result, and no amount of personal inconvenience counted in this most vital of all obligations.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Despite his remark at the conclusion of the foregoing chapter it was not Eliphalet Cardomay’s habit to look for thanks, and on the rare occasions when it was offered he usually murmured something quite incoherent and sought to escape.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading To obtain the best result from the material at hand was practically his religion.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading “I can always be sure of getting the best from any member of my company, be it in or out of the theatre.”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Not as a rule given to boasting, yet he might frequently be heard to say:
used to form the superlative
From this reading His real lode-star was to obtain a result, and no amount of personal inconvenience counted in this most vital of all obligations.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading Despite his remark at the conclusion of the foregoing chapter it was not Eliphalet Cardomay’s habit to look for thanks, and on the rare occasions when it was offered he usually murmured something quite incoherent and sought to escape.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I can always be sure of getting the best from any member of my company, be it in or out of the theatre.”
not any; not one
From this reading His real lode-star was to obtain a result, and no amount of personal inconvenience counted in this most vital of all obligations.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Despite his remark at the conclusion of the foregoing chapter it was not Eliphalet Cardomay’s habit to look for thanks, and on the rare occasions when it was offered he usually murmured something quite incoherent and sought to escape.
obligationsnounUS /ˌɑːbləˈɡeɪʃənz/
plural of “obligation” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading His real lode-star was to obtain a result, and no amount of personal inconvenience counted in this most vital of all obligations.
come into possession of
From this reading His real lode-star was to obtain a result, and no amount of personal inconvenience counted in this most vital of all obligations.
something you have to do
From this reading Despite his remark at the conclusion of the foregoing chapter it was not Eliphalet Cardomay’s habit to look for thanks, and on the rare occasions when it was offered he usually murmured something quite incoherent and sought to escape.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Despite his remark at the conclusion of the foregoing chapter it was not Eliphalet Cardomay’s habit to look for thanks, and on the rare occasions when it was offered he usually murmured something quite incoherent and sought to escape.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Despite his remark at the conclusion of the foregoing chapter it was not Eliphalet Cardomay’s habit to look for thanks, and on the rare occasions when it was offered he usually murmured something quite incoherent and sought to escape.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Despite his remark at the conclusion of the foregoing chapter it was not Eliphalet Cardomay’s habit to look for thanks, and on the rare occasions when it was offered he usually murmured something quite incoherent and sought to escape.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “I can always be sure of getting the best from any member of my company, be it in or out of the theatre.”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “I can always be sure of getting the best from any member of my company, be it in or out of the theatre.”
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading His real lode-star was to obtain a result, and no amount of personal inconvenience counted in this most vital of all obligations.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading To obtain the best result from the material at hand was practically his religion.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Despite his remark at the conclusion of the foregoing chapter it was not Eliphalet Cardomay’s habit to look for thanks, and on the rare occasions when it was offered he usually murmured something quite incoherent and sought to escape.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading Despite his remark at the conclusion of the foregoing chapter it was not Eliphalet Cardomay’s habit to look for thanks, and on the rare occasions when it was offered he usually murmured something quite incoherent and sought to escape.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading His real lode-star was to obtain a result, and no amount of personal inconvenience counted in this most vital of all obligations.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading To obtain the best result from the material at hand was practically his religion.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Despite his remark at the conclusion of the foregoing chapter it was not Eliphalet Cardomay’s habit to look for thanks, and on the rare occasions when it was offered he usually murmured something quite incoherent and sought to escape.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading His real lode-star was to obtain a result, and no amount of personal inconvenience counted in this most vital of all obligations.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading Not as a rule given to boasting, yet he might frequently be heard to say:
express in words
From this reading Not as a rule given to boasting, yet he might frequently be heard to say:
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Despite his remark at the conclusion of the foregoing chapter it was not Eliphalet Cardomay’s habit to look for thanks, and on the rare occasions when it was offered he usually murmured something quite incoherent and sought to escape.
that is looked for
From this reading Despite his remark at the conclusion of the foregoing chapter it was not Eliphalet Cardomay’s habit to look for thanks, and on the rare occasions when it was offered he usually murmured something quite incoherent and sought to escape.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “I can always be sure of getting the best from any member of my company, be it in or out of the theatre.”
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading Despite his remark at the conclusion of the foregoing chapter it was not Eliphalet Cardomay’s habit to look for thanks, and on the rare occasions when it was offered he usually murmured something quite incoherent and sought to escape.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Despite his remark at the conclusion of the foregoing chapter it was not Eliphalet Cardomay’s habit to look for thanks, and on the rare occasions when it was offered he usually murmured something quite incoherent and sought to escape.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading “I can always be sure of getting the best from any member of my company, be it in or out of the theatre.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading His real lode-star was to obtain a result, and no amount of personal inconvenience counted in this most vital of all obligations.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Despite his remark at the conclusion of the foregoing chapter it was not Eliphalet Cardomay’s habit to look for thanks, and on the rare occasions when it was offered he usually murmured something quite incoherent and sought to escape.
under normal conditions
From this reading Despite his remark at the conclusion of the foregoing chapter it was not Eliphalet Cardomay’s habit to look for thanks, and on the rare occasions when it was offered he usually murmured something quite incoherent and sought to escape.
vitaladjectiveUS /ˈvaɪtəl/
urgently needed; absolutely necessary
From this reading His real lode-star was to obtain a result, and no amount of personal inconvenience counted in this most vital of all obligations.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Despite his remark at the conclusion of the foregoing chapter it was not Eliphalet Cardomay’s habit to look for thanks, and on the rare occasions when it was offered he usually murmured something quite incoherent and sought to escape.
at the time that
From this reading Despite his remark at the conclusion of the foregoing chapter it was not Eliphalet Cardomay’s habit to look for thanks, and on the rare occasions when it was offered he usually murmured something quite incoherent and sought to escape.
but in spite of that
From this reading Not as a rule given to boasting, yet he might frequently be heard to say:
