Chapter II

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

From this reading Mr. Maurice Capt, though an ambitious man and a clever one withal, had risen no higher in the world since we saw him last; he was still Reginald Haggard's valet, but his wages were good and he had a little den of his own where his meals were served to him from the housekeeper's table in solitary state.

plural of “accumulation” — an increase by natural growth or addition

From this reading Nobody but his banker was aware of the extent of his accumulations; he couldn't have saved it all out of his pay, but he had managed to amass a comparatively large sum which stood to his credit in four figures.

(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 Nobody but his banker was aware of the extent of his accumulations; he couldn't have saved it all out of his pay, but he had managed to amass a comparatively large sum which stood to his credit in four figures.

collect or gather

From this reading Nobody but his banker was aware of the extent of his accumulations; he couldn't have saved it all out of his pay, but he had managed to amass a comparatively large sum which stood to his credit in four figures.

having a strong desire for success or achievement

From this reading Mr. Maurice Capt, though an ambitious man and a clever one withal, had risen no higher in the world since we saw him last; he was still Reginald Haggard's valet, but his wages were good and he had a little den of his own where his meals were served to him from the housekeeper's table in solitary state.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Mr. Maurice Capt, though an ambitious man and a clever one withal, had risen no higher in the world since we saw him last; he was still Reginald Haggard's valet, but his wages were good and he had a little den of his own where his meals were served to him from the housekeeper's table in solitary state.

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

From this reading Mr. Maurice Capt, though an ambitious man and a clever one withal, had risen no higher in the world since we saw him last; he was still Reginald Haggard's valet, but his wages were good and he had a little den of his own where his meals were served to him from the housekeeper's table in solitary state.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The valet was by this time a man of property; his wants were few and his little economies, as he called them, were large.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AT MONTE CARLO.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading Nobody but his banker was aware of the extent of his accumulations; he couldn't have saved it all out of his pay, but he had managed to amass a comparatively large sum which stood to his credit in four figures.

invests in a theatrical production

From this reading Was Mr. Capt a gambler, a backer of horses, or a dabbler in stocks and shares?

a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank

From this reading Nobody but his banker was aware of the extent of his accumulations; he couldn't have saved it all out of his pay, but he had managed to amass a comparatively large sum which stood to his credit in four figures.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mr. Maurice Capt, though an ambitious man and a clever one withal, had risen no higher in the world since we saw him last; he was still Reginald Haggard's valet, but his wages were good and he had a little den of his own where his meals were served to him from the housekeeper's table in solitary state.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The valet was by this time a man of property; his wants were few and his little economies, as he called them, were large.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The valet was by this time a man of property; his wants were few and his little economies, as he called them, were large.

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From this reading Mr. Maurice Capt, though an ambitious man and a clever one withal, had risen no higher in the world since we saw him last; he was still Reginald Haggard's valet, but his wages were good and he had a little den of his own where his meals were served to him from the housekeeper's table in solitary state.

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From this reading AT MONTE CARLO.

showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

From this reading Mr. Maurice Capt, though an ambitious man and a clever one withal, had risen no higher in the world since we saw him last; he was still Reginald Haggard's valet, but his wages were good and he had a little den of his own where his meals were served to him from the housekeeper's table in solitary state.

in a relative manner; by comparison to something else

From this reading Nobody but his banker was aware of the extent of his accumulations; he couldn't have saved it all out of his pay, but he had managed to amass a comparatively large sum which stood to his credit in four figures.

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From this reading Nobody but his banker was aware of the extent of his accumulations; he couldn't have saved it all out of his pay, but he had managed to amass a comparatively large sum which stood to his credit in four figures.

approval

From this reading Nobody but his banker was aware of the extent of his accumulations; he couldn't have saved it all out of his pay, but he had managed to amass a comparatively large sum which stood to his credit in four figures.

an amateur who engages in an activity without serious intentions and who pretends to have knowledge

From this reading Was Mr. Capt a gambler, a backer of horses, or a dabbler in stocks and shares?

the habitation of wild animals

From this reading Mr. Maurice Capt, though an ambitious man and a clever one withal, had risen no higher in the world since we saw him last; he was still Reginald Haggard's valet, but his wages were good and he had a little den of his own where his meals were served to him from the housekeeper's table in solitary state.

plural of “economy” — the system of production and distribution and consumption

From this reading The valet was by this time a man of property; his wants were few and his little economies, as he called them, were large.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading Nobody but his banker was aware of the extent of his accumulations; he couldn't have saved it all out of his pay, but he had managed to amass a comparatively large sum which stood to his credit in four figures.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The valet was by this time a man of property; his wants were few and his little economies, as he called them, were large.

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Nobody but his banker was aware of the extent of his accumulations; he couldn't have saved it all out of his pay, but he had managed to amass a comparatively large sum which stood to his credit in four figures.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Nobody but his banker was aware of the extent of his accumulations; he couldn't have saved it all out of his pay, but he had managed to amass a comparatively large sum which stood to his credit in four figures.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Mr. Maurice Capt, though an ambitious man and a clever one withal, had risen no higher in the world since we saw him last; he was still Reginald Haggard's valet, but his wages were good and he had a little den of his own where his meals were served to him from the housekeeper's table in solitary state.

a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events

From this reading Was Mr. Capt a gambler, a backer of horses, or a dabbler in stocks and shares?

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Mr. Maurice Capt, though an ambitious man and a clever one withal, had risen no higher in the world since we saw him last; he was still Reginald Haggard's valet, but his wages were good and he had a little den of his own where his meals were served to him from the housekeeper's table in solitary state.

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

From this reading Mr. Maurice Capt, though an ambitious man and a clever one withal, had risen no higher in the world since we saw him last; he was still Reginald Haggard's valet, but his wages were good and he had a little den of his own where his meals were served to him from the housekeeper's table in solitary state.

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

From this reading Mr. Maurice Capt, though an ambitious man and a clever one withal, had risen no higher in the world since we saw him last; he was still Reginald Haggard's valet, but his wages were good and he had a little den of his own where his meals were served to him from the housekeeper's table in solitary state.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Nobody but his banker was aware of the extent of his accumulations; he couldn't have saved it all out of his pay, but he had managed to amass a comparatively large sum which stood to his credit in four figures.

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

From this reading Mr. Maurice Capt, though an ambitious man and a clever one withal, had risen no higher in the world since we saw him last; he was still Reginald Haggard's valet, but his wages were good and he had a little den of his own where his meals were served to him from the housekeeper's table in solitary state.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading Mr. Maurice Capt, though an ambitious man and a clever one withal, had risen no higher in the world since we saw him last; he was still Reginald Haggard's valet, but his wages were good and he had a little den of his own where his meals were served to him from the housekeeper's table in solitary state.

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

From this reading Mr. Maurice Capt, though an ambitious man and a clever one withal, had risen no higher in the world since we saw him last; he was still Reginald Haggard's valet, but his wages were good and he had a little den of his own where his meals were served to him from the housekeeper's table in solitary state.

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

From this reading Mr. Maurice Capt, though an ambitious man and a clever one withal, had risen no higher in the world since we saw him last; he was still Reginald Haggard's valet, but his wages were good and he had a little den of his own where his meals were served to him from the housekeeper's table in solitary state.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Was Mr. Capt a gambler, a backer of horses, or a dabbler in stocks and shares?

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

From this reading Mr. Maurice Capt, though an ambitious man and a clever one withal, had risen no higher in the world since we saw him last; he was still Reginald Haggard's valet, but his wages were good and he had a little den of his own where his meals were served to him from the housekeeper's table in solitary state.

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

From this reading Mr. Maurice Capt, though an ambitious man and a clever one withal, had risen no higher in the world since we saw him last; he was still Reginald Haggard's valet, but his wages were good and he had a little den of his own where his meals were served to him from the housekeeper's table in solitary state.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Nobody but his banker was aware of the extent of his accumulations; he couldn't have saved it all out of his pay, but he had managed to amass a comparatively large sum which stood to his credit in four figures.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The valet was by this time a man of property; his wants were few and his little economies, as he called them, were large.

immediately past

From this reading Mr. Maurice Capt, though an ambitious man and a clever one withal, had risen no higher in the world since we saw him last; he was still Reginald Haggard's valet, but his wages were good and he had a little den of his own where his meals were served to him from the housekeeper's table in solitary state.

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

From this reading Mr. Maurice Capt, though an ambitious man and a clever one withal, had risen no higher in the world since we saw him last; he was still Reginald Haggard's valet, but his wages were good and he had a little den of his own where his meals were served to him from the housekeeper's table in solitary state.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Mr. Maurice Capt, though an ambitious man and a clever one withal, had risen no higher in the world since we saw him last; he was still Reginald Haggard's valet, but his wages were good and he had a little den of his own where his meals were served to him from the housekeeper's table in solitary state.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading Nobody but his banker was aware of the extent of his accumulations; he couldn't have saved it all out of his pay, but he had managed to amass a comparatively large sum which stood to his credit in four figures.

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

From this reading Mr. Maurice Capt, though an ambitious man and a clever one withal, had risen no higher in the world since we saw him last; he was still Reginald Haggard's valet, but his wages were good and he had a little den of his own where his meals were served to him from the housekeeper's table in solitary state.

plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading Mr. Maurice Capt, though an ambitious man and a clever one withal, had risen no higher in the world since we saw him last; he was still Reginald Haggard's valet, but his wages were good and he had a little den of his own where his meals were served to him from the housekeeper's table in solitary state.

a gambling card game of Spanish origin; 3 or 4 cards are dealt face up and players bet that one of them will be matched before the others as the cards are dealt from the pack one at a time

From this reading AT MONTE CARLO.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Maurice Capt, though an ambitious man and a clever one withal, had risen no higher in the world since we saw him last; he was still Reginald Haggard's valet, but his wages were good and he had a little den of his own where his meals were served to him from the housekeeper's table in solitary state.

not any; not one

From this reading Mr. Maurice Capt, though an ambitious man and a clever one withal, had risen no higher in the world since we saw him last; he was still Reginald Haggard's valet, but his wages were good and he had a little den of his own where his meals were served to him from the housekeeper's table in solitary state.

no person; not anyone

From this reading Nobody but his banker was aware of the extent of his accumulations; he couldn't have saved it all out of his pay, but he had managed to amass a comparatively large sum which stood to his credit in four figures.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. Maurice Capt, though an ambitious man and a clever one withal, had risen no higher in the world since we saw him last; he was still Reginald Haggard's valet, but his wages were good and he had a little den of his own where his meals were served to him from the housekeeper's table in solitary state.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Mr. Maurice Capt, though an ambitious man and a clever one withal, had risen no higher in the world since we saw him last; he was still Reginald Haggard's valet, but his wages were good and he had a little den of his own where his meals were served to him from the housekeeper's table in solitary state.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Was Mr. Capt a gambler, a backer of horses, or a dabbler in stocks and shares?

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Nobody but his banker was aware of the extent of his accumulations; he couldn't have saved it all out of his pay, but he had managed to amass a comparatively large sum which stood to his credit in four figures.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Mr. Maurice Capt, though an ambitious man and a clever one withal, had risen no higher in the world since we saw him last; he was still Reginald Haggard's valet, but his wages were good and he had a little den of his own where his meals were served to him from the housekeeper's table in solitary state.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading Nobody but his banker was aware of the extent of his accumulations; he couldn't have saved it all out of his pay, but he had managed to amass a comparatively large sum which stood to his credit in four figures.

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

From this reading The valet was by this time a man of property; his wants were few and his little economies, as he called them, were large.

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

From this reading Mr. Maurice Capt, though an ambitious man and a clever one withal, had risen no higher in the world since we saw him last; he was still Reginald Haggard's valet, but his wages were good and he had a little den of his own where his meals were served to him from the housekeeper's table in solitary state.

(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon

From this reading Mr. Maurice Capt, though an ambitious man and a clever one withal, had risen no higher in the world since we saw him last; he was still Reginald Haggard's valet, but his wages were good and he had a little den of his own where his meals were served to him from the housekeeper's table in solitary state.

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading Nobody but his banker was aware of the extent of his accumulations; he couldn't have saved it all out of his pay, but he had managed to amass a comparatively large sum which stood to his credit in four figures.

cut with a saw

From this reading Mr. Maurice Capt, though an ambitious man and a clever one withal, had risen no higher in the world since we saw him last; he was still Reginald Haggard's valet, but his wages were good and he had a little den of his own where his meals were served to him from the housekeeper's table in solitary state.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading Mr. Maurice Capt, though an ambitious man and a clever one withal, had risen no higher in the world since we saw him last; he was still Reginald Haggard's valet, but his wages were good and he had a little den of his own where his meals were served to him from the housekeeper's table in solitary state.

plural of “share” — assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group

From this reading Was Mr. Capt a gambler, a backer of horses, or a dabbler in stocks and shares?

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Mr. Maurice Capt, though an ambitious man and a clever one withal, had risen no higher in the world since we saw him last; he was still Reginald Haggard's valet, but his wages were good and he had a little den of his own where his meals were served to him from the housekeeper's table in solitary state.

characterized by or preferring solitude

From this reading Mr. Maurice Capt, though an ambitious man and a clever one withal, had risen no higher in the world since we saw him last; he was still Reginald Haggard's valet, but his wages were good and he had a little den of his own where his meals were served to him from the housekeeper's table in solitary state.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Mr. Maurice Capt, though an ambitious man and a clever one withal, had risen no higher in the world since we saw him last; he was still Reginald Haggard's valet, but his wages were good and he had a little den of his own where his meals were served to him from the housekeeper's table in solitary state.

not in physical motion

From this reading Mr. Maurice Capt, though an ambitious man and a clever one withal, had risen no higher in the world since we saw him last; he was still Reginald Haggard's valet, but his wages were good and he had a little den of his own where his meals were served to him from the housekeeper's table in solitary state.

a frame that supports a boat while it is under construction

From this reading Was Mr. Capt a gambler, a backer of horses, or a dabbler in stocks and shares?

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Nobody but his banker was aware of the extent of his accumulations; he couldn't have saved it all out of his pay, but he had managed to amass a comparatively large sum which stood to his credit in four figures.

a quantity of money

From this reading Nobody but his banker was aware of the extent of his accumulations; he couldn't have saved it all out of his pay, but he had managed to amass a comparatively large sum which stood to his credit in four figures.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Mr. Maurice Capt, though an ambitious man and a clever one withal, had risen no higher in the world since we saw him last; he was still Reginald Haggard's valet, but his wages were good and he had a little den of his own where his meals were served to him from the housekeeper's table in solitary state.

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

From this reading Mr. Maurice Capt, though an ambitious man and a clever one withal, had risen no higher in the world since we saw him last; he was still Reginald Haggard's valet, but his wages were good and he had a little den of his own where his meals were served to him from the housekeeper's table in solitary state.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The valet was by this time a man of property; his wants were few and his little economies, as he called them, were large.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The valet was by this time a man of property; his wants were few and his little economies, as he called them, were large.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Mr. Maurice Capt, though an ambitious man and a clever one withal, had risen no higher in the world since we saw him last; he was still Reginald Haggard's valet, but his wages were good and he had a little den of his own where his meals were served to him from the housekeeper's table in solitary state.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The valet was by this time a man of property; his wants were few and his little economies, as he called them, were large.

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

From this reading Mr. Maurice Capt, though an ambitious man and a clever one withal, had risen no higher in the world since we saw him last; he was still Reginald Haggard's valet, but his wages were good and he had a little den of his own where his meals were served to him from the housekeeper's table in solitary state.

a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer

From this reading Mr. Maurice Capt, though an ambitious man and a clever one withal, had risen no higher in the world since we saw him last; he was still Reginald Haggard's valet, but his wages were good and he had a little den of his own where his meals were served to him from the housekeeper's table in solitary state.

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading Mr. Maurice Capt, though an ambitious man and a clever one withal, had risen no higher in the world since we saw him last; he was still Reginald Haggard's valet, but his wages were good and he had a little den of his own where his meals were served to him from the housekeeper's table in solitary state.

plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty

From this reading The valet was by this time a man of property; his wants were few and his little economies, as he called them, were large.

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

From this reading Mr. Maurice Capt, though an ambitious man and a clever one withal, had risen no higher in the world since we saw him last; he was still Reginald Haggard's valet, but his wages were good and he had a little den of his own where his meals were served to him from the housekeeper's table in solitary state.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Mr. Maurice Capt, though an ambitious man and a clever one withal, had risen no higher in the world since we saw him last; he was still Reginald Haggard's valet, but his wages were good and he had a little den of his own where his meals were served to him from the housekeeper's table in solitary state.

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

From this reading Mr. Maurice Capt, though an ambitious man and a clever one withal, had risen no higher in the world since we saw him last; he was still Reginald Haggard's valet, but his wages were good and he had a little den of his own where his meals were served to him from the housekeeper's table in solitary state.

in or at the place that

From this reading Mr. Maurice Capt, though an ambitious man and a clever one withal, had risen no higher in the world since we saw him last; he was still Reginald Haggard's valet, but his wages were good and he had a little den of his own where his meals were served to him from the housekeeper's table in solitary state.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Nobody but his banker was aware of the extent of his accumulations; he couldn't have saved it all out of his pay, but he had managed to amass a comparatively large sum which stood to his credit in four figures.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading Mr. Maurice Capt, though an ambitious man and a clever one withal, had risen no higher in the world since we saw him last; he was still Reginald Haggard's valet, but his wages were good and he had a little den of his own where his meals were served to him from the housekeeper's table in solitary state.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Mr. Maurice Capt, though an ambitious man and a clever one withal, had risen no higher in the world since we saw him last; he was still Reginald Haggard's valet, but his wages were good and he had a little den of his own where his meals were served to him from the housekeeper's table in solitary state.