used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A keen eye would have failed to detect Eliphalet Cardomay’s real feelings during the last week of his last tour.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading A lucky public holiday added a couple of really good houses to the week’s receipts, and the thirty sovereigns that arose therefrom he presented to Mornice as a wedding gift.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Outwardly he presented the appearance of a man at ease with his conscience and at peace with the world.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Outwardly he presented the appearance of a man at ease with his conscience and at peace with the world.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading A lucky public holiday added a couple of really good houses to the week’s receipts, and the thirty sovereigns that arose therefrom he presented to Mornice as a wedding gift.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A lucky public holiday added a couple of really good houses to the week’s receipts, and the thirty sovereigns that arose therefrom he presented to Mornice as a wedding gift.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Outwardly he presented the appearance of a man at ease with his conscience and at peace with the world.
Cardomay's
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From this reading A keen eye would have failed to detect Eliphalet Cardomay’s real feelings during the last week of his last tour.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading Outwardly he presented the appearance of a man at ease with his conscience and at peace with the world.
considerationsnounUS /kənˌsɪdərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “consideration” — the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading With many thoughtful considerations he helped her purchase a trousseau and fixed up details with Ronald’s father.
contractsnounUS /ˈkɑːntrækts/
plural of “contract” — a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law
From this reading These two elderly gentlemen discussed marriage and contracts with the cordial gravity such important matters demand.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading These two elderly gentlemen discussed marriage and contracts with the cordial gravity such important matters demand.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading A lucky public holiday added a couple of really good houses to the week’s receipts, and the thirty sovereigns that arose therefrom he presented to Mornice as a wedding gift.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading These two elderly gentlemen discussed marriage and contracts with the cordial gravity such important matters demand.
true confidential information
From this reading With many thoughtful considerations he helped her purchase a trousseau and fixed up details with Ronald’s father.
detectverbUS /dɪˈtekt/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading A keen eye would have failed to detect Eliphalet Cardomay’s real feelings during the last week of his last tour.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading These two elderly gentlemen discussed marriage and contracts with the cordial gravity such important matters demand.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading A keen eye would have failed to detect Eliphalet Cardomay’s real feelings during the last week of his last tour.
move gently or carefully
From this reading Outwardly he presented the appearance of a man at ease with his conscience and at peace with the world.
elderlyadjectiveUS /ˈeldərli/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading These two elderly gentlemen discussed marriage and contracts with the cordial gravity such important matters demand.
Eliphalet
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From this reading A keen eye would have failed to detect Eliphalet Cardomay’s real feelings during the last week of his last tour.
the organ of sight
From this reading A keen eye would have failed to detect Eliphalet Cardomay’s real feelings during the last week of his last tour.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading A keen eye would have failed to detect Eliphalet Cardomay’s real feelings during the last week of his last tour.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading With many thoughtful considerations he helped her purchase a trousseau and fixed up details with Ronald’s father.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading A keen eye would have failed to detect Eliphalet Cardomay’s real feelings during the last week of his last tour.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading With many thoughtful considerations he helped her purchase a trousseau and fixed up details with Ronald’s father.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading These two elderly gentlemen discussed marriage and contracts with the cordial gravity such important matters demand.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading A lucky public holiday added a couple of really good houses to the week’s receipts, and the thirty sovereigns that arose therefrom he presented to Mornice as a wedding gift.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A lucky public holiday added a couple of really good houses to the week’s receipts, and the thirty sovereigns that arose therefrom he presented to Mornice as a wedding gift.
gravitynounUS /ˈɡrævəti/
(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface
From this reading These two elderly gentlemen discussed marriage and contracts with the cordial gravity such important matters demand.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A keen eye would have failed to detect Eliphalet Cardomay’s real feelings during the last week of his last tour.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Outwardly he presented the appearance of a man at ease with his conscience and at peace with the world.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading With many thoughtful considerations he helped her purchase a trousseau and fixed up details with Ronald’s father.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading With many thoughtful considerations he helped her purchase a trousseau and fixed up details with Ronald’s father.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A keen eye would have failed to detect Eliphalet Cardomay’s real feelings during the last week of his last tour.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading A lucky public holiday added a couple of really good houses to the week’s receipts, and the thirty sovereigns that arose therefrom he presented to Mornice as a wedding gift.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A lucky public holiday added a couple of really good houses to the week’s receipts, and the thirty sovereigns that arose therefrom he presented to Mornice as a wedding gift.
of great significance or value
From this reading These two elderly gentlemen discussed marriage and contracts with the cordial gravity such important matters demand.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading A keen eye would have failed to detect Eliphalet Cardomay’s real feelings during the last week of his last tour.
immediately past
From this reading A keen eye would have failed to detect Eliphalet Cardomay’s real feelings during the last week of his last tour.
occurring by chance
From this reading A lucky public holiday added a couple of really good houses to the week’s receipts, and the thirty sovereigns that arose therefrom he presented to Mornice as a wedding gift.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Outwardly he presented the appearance of a man at ease with his conscience and at peace with the world.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading With many thoughtful considerations he helped her purchase a trousseau and fixed up details with Ronald’s father.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading These two elderly gentlemen discussed marriage and contracts with the cordial gravity such important matters demand.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading These two elderly gentlemen discussed marriage and contracts with the cordial gravity such important matters demand.
Mornice
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From this reading A lucky public holiday added a couple of really good houses to the week’s receipts, and the thirty sovereigns that arose therefrom he presented to Mornice as a wedding gift.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A keen eye would have failed to detect Eliphalet Cardomay’s real feelings during the last week of his last tour.
OutwardlyadverbUS /ˈaʊtwərdli/
with respect to the outside
From this reading Outwardly he presented the appearance of a man at ease with his conscience and at peace with the world.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Outwardly he presented the appearance of a man at ease with his conscience and at peace with the world.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Outwardly he presented the appearance of a man at ease with his conscience and at peace with the world.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading A lucky public holiday added a couple of really good houses to the week’s receipts, and the thirty sovereigns that arose therefrom he presented to Mornice as a wedding gift.
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading With many thoughtful considerations he helped her purchase a trousseau and fixed up details with Ronald’s father.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading A keen eye would have failed to detect Eliphalet Cardomay’s real feelings during the last week of his last tour.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading A lucky public holiday added a couple of really good houses to the week’s receipts, and the thirty sovereigns that arose therefrom he presented to Mornice as a wedding gift.
receiptsnounUS /rɪˈsiːts/
the entire amount of income before any deductions are made
From this reading A lucky public holiday added a couple of really good houses to the week’s receipts, and the thirty sovereigns that arose therefrom he presented to Mornice as a wedding gift.
Ronald's
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From this reading With many thoughtful considerations he helped her purchase a trousseau and fixed up details with Ronald’s father.
sovereignsnounUS /ˈsɑːvrənz/
plural of “sovereign” — a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
From this reading A lucky public holiday added a couple of really good houses to the week’s receipts, and the thirty sovereigns that arose therefrom he presented to Mornice as a wedding gift.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading These two elderly gentlemen discussed marriage and contracts with the cordial gravity such important matters demand.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A lucky public holiday added a couple of really good houses to the week’s receipts, and the thirty sovereigns that arose therefrom he presented to Mornice as a wedding gift.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A keen eye would have failed to detect Eliphalet Cardomay’s real feelings during the last week of his last tour.
therefromadverb
from that circumstance or source
From this reading A lucky public holiday added a couple of really good houses to the week’s receipts, and the thirty sovereigns that arose therefrom he presented to Mornice as a wedding gift.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These two elderly gentlemen discussed marriage and contracts with the cordial gravity such important matters demand.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading A lucky public holiday added a couple of really good houses to the week’s receipts, and the thirty sovereigns that arose therefrom he presented to Mornice as a wedding gift.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading With many thoughtful considerations he helped her purchase a trousseau and fixed up details with Ronald’s father.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A keen eye would have failed to detect Eliphalet Cardomay’s real feelings during the last week of his last tour.
tournounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading A keen eye would have failed to detect Eliphalet Cardomay’s real feelings during the last week of his last tour.
trousseaunoun
the personal outfit of a bride; clothes and accessories and linens
From this reading With many thoughtful considerations he helped her purchase a trousseau and fixed up details with Ronald’s father.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading These two elderly gentlemen discussed marriage and contracts with the cordial gravity such important matters demand.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading With many thoughtful considerations he helped her purchase a trousseau and fixed up details with Ronald’s father.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading A lucky public holiday added a couple of really good houses to the week’s receipts, and the thirty sovereigns that arose therefrom he presented to Mornice as a wedding gift.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A keen eye would have failed to detect Eliphalet Cardomay’s real feelings during the last week of his last tour.
week'snounUS /wiːks/
possessive form of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A lucky public holiday added a couple of really good houses to the week’s receipts, and the thirty sovereigns that arose therefrom he presented to Mornice as a wedding gift.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Outwardly he presented the appearance of a man at ease with his conscience and at peace with the world.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Outwardly he presented the appearance of a man at ease with his conscience and at peace with the world.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A keen eye would have failed to detect Eliphalet Cardomay’s real feelings during the last week of his last tour.
