used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was a prey to all noble feelings; they ruled his life and spoiled his bargains; and gratitude, when it had a chance, which was certainly seldom in connection with leading ladies, dominated him entirely.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He sat in the bar of the Great Eastern Hotel with tears in his eyes, talking about what Miss Howe had done for him, and gave unnecessary backsheesh to coolies who brought him small bills--so long, that is, as they were the small bills of this season.
(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 He was a prey to all noble feelings; they ruled his life and spoiled his bargains; and gratitude, when it had a chance, which was certainly seldom in connection with leading ladies, dominated him entirely.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was a prey to all noble feelings; they ruled his life and spoiled his bargains; and gratitude, when it had a chance, which was certainly seldom in connection with leading ladies, dominated him entirely.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He sat in the bar of the Great Eastern Hotel with tears in his eyes, talking about what Miss Howe had done for him, and gave unnecessary backsheesh to coolies who brought him small bills--so long, that is, as they were the small bills of this season.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading When they had reference to the liabilities of a former and less prosperous year he waved them away with a bitter levity which belonged to the same period.
backsheeshnoun
a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter)
From this reading He sat in the bar of the Great Eastern Hotel with tears in his eyes, talking about what Miss Howe had done for him, and gave unnecessary backsheesh to coolies who brought him small bills--so long, that is, as they were the small bills of this season.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading He sat in the bar of the Great Eastern Hotel with tears in his eyes, talking about what Miss Howe had done for him, and gave unnecessary backsheesh to coolies who brought him small bills--so long, that is, as they were the small bills of this season.
bargainsnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡənz/
plural of “bargain” — an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading He was a prey to all noble feelings; they ruled his life and spoiled his bargains; and gratitude, when it had a chance, which was certainly seldom in connection with leading ladies, dominated him entirely.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Nobody could have been more impressed with Hilda's influence upon Mr. Llewellyn Stanhope's commercial probity than Mr. Llewellyn Stanhope himself.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading When they had reference to the liabilities of a former and less prosperous year he waved them away with a bitter levity which belonged to the same period.
billsnounUS /bɪlz/
plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading He sat in the bar of the Great Eastern Hotel with tears in his eyes, talking about what Miss Howe had done for him, and gave unnecessary backsheesh to coolies who brought him small bills--so long, that is, as they were the small bills of this season.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading When they had reference to the liabilities of a former and less prosperous year he waved them away with a bitter levity which belonged to the same period.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He sat in the bar of the Great Eastern Hotel with tears in his eyes, talking about what Miss Howe had done for him, and gave unnecessary backsheesh to coolies who brought him small bills--so long, that is, as they were the small bills of this season.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading He was a prey to all noble feelings; they ruled his life and spoiled his bargains; and gratitude, when it had a chance, which was certainly seldom in connection with leading ladies, dominated him entirely.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He was a prey to all noble feelings; they ruled his life and spoiled his bargains; and gratitude, when it had a chance, which was certainly seldom in connection with leading ladies, dominated him entirely.
chronologicaladjectiveUS /ˌkrɑːnəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
relating to or arranged according to temporal order
From this reading His view of his obligations was strictly chronological, and in taking it he counted, like the poet, only happy hours.
commercialadjectiveUS /kəˈmɜːrʃəl/
connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises
From this reading Nobody could have been more impressed with Hilda's influence upon Mr. Llewellyn Stanhope's commercial probity than Mr. Llewellyn Stanhope himself.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading He was a prey to all noble feelings; they ruled his life and spoiled his bargains; and gratitude, when it had a chance, which was certainly seldom in connection with leading ladies, dominated him entirely.
coolies
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From this reading He sat in the bar of the Great Eastern Hotel with tears in his eyes, talking about what Miss Howe had done for him, and gave unnecessary backsheesh to coolies who brought him small bills--so long, that is, as they were the small bills of this season.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Nobody could have been more impressed with Hilda's influence upon Mr. Llewellyn Stanhope's commercial probity than Mr. Llewellyn Stanhope himself.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading His view of his obligations was strictly chronological, and in taking it he counted, like the poet, only happy hours.
dominatedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːməneɪtəd/
controlled or ruled by superior authority or power
From this reading He was a prey to all noble feelings; they ruled his life and spoiled his bargains; and gratitude, when it had a chance, which was certainly seldom in connection with leading ladies, dominated him entirely.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading He sat in the bar of the Great Eastern Hotel with tears in his eyes, talking about what Miss Howe had done for him, and gave unnecessary backsheesh to coolies who brought him small bills--so long, that is, as they were the small bills of this season.
EasternadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərn/
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading He sat in the bar of the Great Eastern Hotel with tears in his eyes, talking about what Miss Howe had done for him, and gave unnecessary backsheesh to coolies who brought him small bills--so long, that is, as they were the small bills of this season.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He was a prey to all noble feelings; they ruled his life and spoiled his bargains; and gratitude, when it had a chance, which was certainly seldom in connection with leading ladies, dominated him entirely.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He sat in the bar of the Great Eastern Hotel with tears in his eyes, talking about what Miss Howe had done for him, and gave unnecessary backsheesh to coolies who brought him small bills--so long, that is, as they were the small bills of this season.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading He was a prey to all noble feelings; they ruled his life and spoiled his bargains; and gratitude, when it had a chance, which was certainly seldom in connection with leading ladies, dominated him entirely.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He sat in the bar of the Great Eastern Hotel with tears in his eyes, talking about what Miss Howe had done for him, and gave unnecessary backsheesh to coolies who brought him small bills--so long, that is, as they were the small bills of this season.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading When they had reference to the liabilities of a former and less prosperous year he waved them away with a bitter levity which belonged to the same period.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He sat in the bar of the Great Eastern Hotel with tears in his eyes, talking about what Miss Howe had done for him, and gave unnecessary backsheesh to coolies who brought him small bills--so long, that is, as they were the small bills of this season.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading He was a prey to all noble feelings; they ruled his life and spoiled his bargains; and gratitude, when it had a chance, which was certainly seldom in connection with leading ladies, dominated him entirely.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He sat in the bar of the Great Eastern Hotel with tears in his eyes, talking about what Miss Howe had done for him, and gave unnecessary backsheesh to coolies who brought him small bills--so long, that is, as they were the small bills of this season.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was a prey to all noble feelings; they ruled his life and spoiled his bargains; and gratitude, when it had a chance, which was certainly seldom in connection with leading ladies, dominated him entirely.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading His view of his obligations was strictly chronological, and in taking it he counted, like the poet, only happy hours.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Nobody could have been more impressed with Hilda's influence upon Mr. Llewellyn Stanhope's commercial probity than Mr. Llewellyn Stanhope himself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a prey to all noble feelings; they ruled his life and spoiled his bargains; and gratitude, when it had a chance, which was certainly seldom in connection with leading ladies, dominated him entirely.
Hilda's
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From this reading Nobody could have been more impressed with Hilda's influence upon Mr. Llewellyn Stanhope's commercial probity than Mr. Llewellyn Stanhope himself.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was a prey to all noble feelings; they ruled his life and spoiled his bargains; and gratitude, when it had a chance, which was certainly seldom in connection with leading ladies, dominated him entirely.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Nobody could have been more impressed with Hilda's influence upon Mr. Llewellyn Stanhope's commercial probity than Mr. Llewellyn Stanhope himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was a prey to all noble feelings; they ruled his life and spoiled his bargains; and gratitude, when it had a chance, which was certainly seldom in connection with leading ladies, dominated him entirely.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading He sat in the bar of the Great Eastern Hotel with tears in his eyes, talking about what Miss Howe had done for him, and gave unnecessary backsheesh to coolies who brought him small bills--so long, that is, as they were the small bills of this season.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading His view of his obligations was strictly chronological, and in taking it he counted, like the poet, only happy hours.
HowenounUS /haʊ/
United States editor (1920-1993)
From this reading He sat in the bar of the Great Eastern Hotel with tears in his eyes, talking about what Miss Howe had done for him, and gave unnecessary backsheesh to coolies who brought him small bills--so long, that is, as they were the small bills of this season.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading Nobody could have been more impressed with Hilda's influence upon Mr. Llewellyn Stanhope's commercial probity than Mr. Llewellyn Stanhope himself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was a prey to all noble feelings; they ruled his life and spoiled his bargains; and gratitude, when it had a chance, which was certainly seldom in connection with leading ladies, dominated him entirely.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Nobody could have been more impressed with Hilda's influence upon Mr. Llewellyn Stanhope's commercial probity than Mr. Llewellyn Stanhope himself.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He sat in the bar of the Great Eastern Hotel with tears in his eyes, talking about what Miss Howe had done for him, and gave unnecessary backsheesh to coolies who brought him small bills--so long, that is, as they were the small bills of this season.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was a prey to all noble feelings; they ruled his life and spoiled his bargains; and gratitude, when it had a chance, which was certainly seldom in connection with leading ladies, dominated him entirely.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading He was a prey to all noble feelings; they ruled his life and spoiled his bargains; and gratitude, when it had a chance, which was certainly seldom in connection with leading ladies, dominated him entirely.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading He was a prey to all noble feelings; they ruled his life and spoiled his bargains; and gratitude, when it had a chance, which was certainly seldom in connection with leading ladies, dominated him entirely.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading When they had reference to the liabilities of a former and less prosperous year he waved them away with a bitter levity which belonged to the same period.
levitynounUS /ˈlevɪti/
feeling an inappropriate lack of seriousness
From this reading When they had reference to the liabilities of a former and less prosperous year he waved them away with a bitter levity which belonged to the same period.
liabilitiesnounUS /ˌlaɪəˈbɪlətiz/
anything that is owed to someone else
From this reading When they had reference to the liabilities of a former and less prosperous year he waved them away with a bitter levity which belonged to the same period.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He was a prey to all noble feelings; they ruled his life and spoiled his bargains; and gratitude, when it had a chance, which was certainly seldom in connection with leading ladies, dominated him entirely.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading His view of his obligations was strictly chronological, and in taking it he counted, like the poet, only happy hours.
Llewellyn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nobody could have been more impressed with Hilda's influence upon Mr. Llewellyn Stanhope's commercial probity than Mr. Llewellyn Stanhope himself.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He sat in the bar of the Great Eastern Hotel with tears in his eyes, talking about what Miss Howe had done for him, and gave unnecessary backsheesh to coolies who brought him small bills--so long, that is, as they were the small bills of this season.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading He sat in the bar of the Great Eastern Hotel with tears in his eyes, talking about what Miss Howe had done for him, and gave unnecessary backsheesh to coolies who brought him small bills--so long, that is, as they were the small bills of this season.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Nobody could have been more impressed with Hilda's influence upon Mr. Llewellyn Stanhope's commercial probity than Mr. Llewellyn Stanhope himself.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Nobody could have been more impressed with Hilda's influence upon Mr. Llewellyn Stanhope's commercial probity than Mr. Llewellyn Stanhope himself.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading He was a prey to all noble feelings; they ruled his life and spoiled his bargains; and gratitude, when it had a chance, which was certainly seldom in connection with leading ladies, dominated him entirely.
no person; not anyone
From this reading Nobody could have been more impressed with Hilda's influence upon Mr. Llewellyn Stanhope's commercial probity than Mr. Llewellyn Stanhope himself.
obligationsnounUS /ˌɑːbləˈɡeɪʃənz/
plural of “obligation” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading His view of his obligations was strictly chronological, and in taking it he counted, like the poet, only happy hours.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He sat in the bar of the Great Eastern Hotel with tears in his eyes, talking about what Miss Howe had done for him, and gave unnecessary backsheesh to coolies who brought him small bills--so long, that is, as they were the small bills of this season.
and nothing more
From this reading His view of his obligations was strictly chronological, and in taking it he counted, like the poet, only happy hours.
an amount of time
From this reading When they had reference to the liabilities of a former and less prosperous year he waved them away with a bitter levity which belonged to the same period.
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading His view of his obligations was strictly chronological, and in taking it he counted, like the poet, only happy hours.
preynounUS /preɪ/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading He was a prey to all noble feelings; they ruled his life and spoiled his bargains; and gratitude, when it had a chance, which was certainly seldom in connection with leading ladies, dominated him entirely.
probitynounUS /ˈproʊbəti/
complete and confirmed integrity; having strong moral principles
From this reading Nobody could have been more impressed with Hilda's influence upon Mr. Llewellyn Stanhope's commercial probity than Mr. Llewellyn Stanhope himself.
prosperousadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːspərəs/
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading When they had reference to the liabilities of a former and less prosperous year he waved them away with a bitter levity which belonged to the same period.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading When they had reference to the liabilities of a former and less prosperous year he waved them away with a bitter levity which belonged to the same period.
ruledadjectiveUS /ruːld/
subject to a ruling authority
From this reading He was a prey to all noble feelings; they ruled his life and spoiled his bargains; and gratitude, when it had a chance, which was certainly seldom in connection with leading ladies, dominated him entirely.
Identical; not different.
From this reading When they had reference to the liabilities of a former and less prosperous year he waved them away with a bitter levity which belonged to the same period.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He sat in the bar of the Great Eastern Hotel with tears in his eyes, talking about what Miss Howe had done for him, and gave unnecessary backsheesh to coolies who brought him small bills--so long, that is, as they were the small bills of this season.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading He sat in the bar of the Great Eastern Hotel with tears in his eyes, talking about what Miss Howe had done for him, and gave unnecessary backsheesh to coolies who brought him small bills--so long, that is, as they were the small bills of this season.
not often
From this reading He was a prey to all noble feelings; they ruled his life and spoiled his bargains; and gratitude, when it had a chance, which was certainly seldom in connection with leading ladies, dominated him entirely.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He sat in the bar of the Great Eastern Hotel with tears in his eyes, talking about what Miss Howe had done for him, and gave unnecessary backsheesh to coolies who brought him small bills--so long, that is, as they were the small bills of this season.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He sat in the bar of the Great Eastern Hotel with tears in his eyes, talking about what Miss Howe had done for him, and gave unnecessary backsheesh to coolies who brought him small bills--so long, that is, as they were the small bills of this season.
spoiledadjectiveUS /spɔɪld/
having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention
From this reading He was a prey to all noble feelings; they ruled his life and spoiled his bargains; and gratitude, when it had a chance, which was certainly seldom in connection with leading ladies, dominated him entirely.
StanhopenounUS /ˈstænəp/
a light open horse-drawn carriage with two or four wheels and one seat
From this reading Nobody could have been more impressed with Hilda's influence upon Mr. Llewellyn Stanhope's commercial probity than Mr. Llewellyn Stanhope himself.
Stanhope's
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From this reading Nobody could have been more impressed with Hilda's influence upon Mr. Llewellyn Stanhope's commercial probity than Mr. Llewellyn Stanhope himself.
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading His view of his obligations was strictly chronological, and in taking it he counted, like the poet, only happy hours.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading His view of his obligations was strictly chronological, and in taking it he counted, like the poet, only happy hours.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading He sat in the bar of the Great Eastern Hotel with tears in his eyes, talking about what Miss Howe had done for him, and gave unnecessary backsheesh to coolies who brought him small bills--so long, that is, as they were the small bills of this season.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading He sat in the bar of the Great Eastern Hotel with tears in his eyes, talking about what Miss Howe had done for him, and gave unnecessary backsheesh to coolies who brought him small bills--so long, that is, as they were the small bills of this season.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Nobody could have been more impressed with Hilda's influence upon Mr. Llewellyn Stanhope's commercial probity than Mr. Llewellyn Stanhope himself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He sat in the bar of the Great Eastern Hotel with tears in his eyes, talking about what Miss Howe had done for him, and gave unnecessary backsheesh to coolies who brought him small bills--so long, that is, as they were the small bills of this season.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He sat in the bar of the Great Eastern Hotel with tears in his eyes, talking about what Miss Howe had done for him, and gave unnecessary backsheesh to coolies who brought him small bills--so long, that is, as they were the small bills of this season.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When they had reference to the liabilities of a former and less prosperous year he waved them away with a bitter levity which belonged to the same period.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a prey to all noble feelings; they ruled his life and spoiled his bargains; and gratitude, when it had a chance, which was certainly seldom in connection with leading ladies, dominated him entirely.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He sat in the bar of the Great Eastern Hotel with tears in his eyes, talking about what Miss Howe had done for him, and gave unnecessary backsheesh to coolies who brought him small bills--so long, that is, as they were the small bills of this season.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was a prey to all noble feelings; they ruled his life and spoiled his bargains; and gratitude, when it had a chance, which was certainly seldom in connection with leading ladies, dominated him entirely.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading He sat in the bar of the Great Eastern Hotel with tears in his eyes, talking about what Miss Howe had done for him, and gave unnecessary backsheesh to coolies who brought him small bills--so long, that is, as they were the small bills of this season.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Nobody could have been more impressed with Hilda's influence upon Mr. Llewellyn Stanhope's commercial probity than Mr. Llewellyn Stanhope himself.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading His view of his obligations was strictly chronological, and in taking it he counted, like the poet, only happy hours.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was a prey to all noble feelings; they ruled his life and spoiled his bargains; and gratitude, when it had a chance, which was certainly seldom in connection with leading ladies, dominated him entirely.
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading When they had reference to the liabilities of a former and less prosperous year he waved them away with a bitter levity which belonged to the same period.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He sat in the bar of the Great Eastern Hotel with tears in his eyes, talking about what Miss Howe had done for him, and gave unnecessary backsheesh to coolies who brought him small bills--so long, that is, as they were the small bills of this season.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He sat in the bar of the Great Eastern Hotel with tears in his eyes, talking about what Miss Howe had done for him, and gave unnecessary backsheesh to coolies who brought him small bills--so long, that is, as they were the small bills of this season.
at the time that
From this reading He was a prey to all noble feelings; they ruled his life and spoiled his bargains; and gratitude, when it had a chance, which was certainly seldom in connection with leading ladies, dominated him entirely.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was a prey to all noble feelings; they ruled his life and spoiled his bargains; and gratitude, when it had a chance, which was certainly seldom in connection with leading ladies, dominated him entirely.
which person or people
From this reading He sat in the bar of the Great Eastern Hotel with tears in his eyes, talking about what Miss Howe had done for him, and gave unnecessary backsheesh to coolies who brought him small bills--so long, that is, as they were the small bills of this season.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nobody could have been more impressed with Hilda's influence upon Mr. Llewellyn Stanhope's commercial probity than Mr. Llewellyn Stanhope himself.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading When they had reference to the liabilities of a former and less prosperous year he waved them away with a bitter levity which belonged to the same period.
