used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading INGRATITUDE is a predominant principle in the conduct of man.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The affair will materially retard my business.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The perfidious —, who owes to me his reputation and fortune, and with whom I intrusted a great part of my property, has deceived me.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading TO be unfortunate in trade is not worth a sigh—to receive inattention and incivility does not merit a frown; but _Ingratitude_—it is this that cuts to the quick.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading The affair will materially retard my business.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading TO be unfortunate in trade is not worth a sigh—to receive inattention and incivility does not merit a frown; but _Ingratitude_—it is this that cuts to the quick.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading INGRATITUDE is a predominant principle in the conduct of man.
cutsnounUS /kʌts/
plural of “cut” — a share of the profits
From this reading TO be unfortunate in trade is not worth a sigh—to receive inattention and incivility does not merit a frown; but _Ingratitude_—it is this that cuts to the quick.
deceivedverbUS /dɪˈsiːvd/
past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading The perfidious —, who owes to me his reputation and fortune, and with whom I intrusted a great part of my property, has deceived me.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TO be unfortunate in trade is not worth a sigh—to receive inattention and incivility does not merit a frown; but _Ingratitude_—it is this that cuts to the quick.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading The perfidious —, who owes to me his reputation and fortune, and with whom I intrusted a great part of my property, has deceived me.
frownverbUS /fraʊn/
look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading TO be unfortunate in trade is not worth a sigh—to receive inattention and incivility does not merit a frown; but _Ingratitude_—it is this that cuts to the quick.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The perfidious —, who owes to me his reputation and fortune, and with whom I intrusted a great part of my property, has deceived me.
Harrington
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From this reading _Harrington_ to _Worthy_.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The perfidious —, who owes to me his reputation and fortune, and with whom I intrusted a great part of my property, has deceived me.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The perfidious —, who owes to me his reputation and fortune, and with whom I intrusted a great part of my property, has deceived me.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The perfidious —, who owes to me his reputation and fortune, and with whom I intrusted a great part of my property, has deceived me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading INGRATITUDE is a predominant principle in the conduct of man.
inattentionnounUS /ˌɪnəˈtentʃən/
lack of attention
From this reading TO be unfortunate in trade is not worth a sigh—to receive inattention and incivility does not merit a frown; but _Ingratitude_—it is this that cuts to the quick.
incivilitynounUS /ˌɪnsɪˈvɪlɪti/
deliberate discourtesy
From this reading TO be unfortunate in trade is not worth a sigh—to receive inattention and incivility does not merit a frown; but _Ingratitude_—it is this that cuts to the quick.
INGRATITUDEnoun
a lack of gratitude
From this reading INGRATITUDE is a predominant principle in the conduct of man.
intrusted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The perfidious —, who owes to me his reputation and fortune, and with whom I intrusted a great part of my property, has deceived me.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading INGRATITUDE is a predominant principle in the conduct of man.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading TO be unfortunate in trade is not worth a sigh—to receive inattention and incivility does not merit a frown; but _Ingratitude_—it is this that cuts to the quick.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading INGRATITUDE is a predominant principle in the conduct of man.
materiallyadverbUS /məˈtɪriəli/
with respect to material aspects
From this reading The affair will materially retard my business.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The perfidious —, who owes to me his reputation and fortune, and with whom I intrusted a great part of my property, has deceived me.
meritnounUS /ˈmerət/
any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading TO be unfortunate in trade is not worth a sigh—to receive inattention and incivility does not merit a frown; but _Ingratitude_—it is this that cuts to the quick.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The perfidious —, who owes to me his reputation and fortune, and with whom I intrusted a great part of my property, has deceived me.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading TO be unfortunate in trade is not worth a sigh—to receive inattention and incivility does not merit a frown; but _Ingratitude_—it is this that cuts to the quick.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading INGRATITUDE is a predominant principle in the conduct of man.
owesverbUS /oʊz/
third-person singular of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading The perfidious —, who owes to me his reputation and fortune, and with whom I intrusted a great part of my property, has deceived me.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The perfidious —, who owes to me his reputation and fortune, and with whom I intrusted a great part of my property, has deceived me.
perfidiousadjective
tending to betray; especially having a treacherous character as attributed to the Carthaginians by the Romans
From this reading The perfidious —, who owes to me his reputation and fortune, and with whom I intrusted a great part of my property, has deceived me.
predominantadjectiveUS /prɪˈdɑːmənənt/
most frequent or common
From this reading INGRATITUDE is a predominant principle in the conduct of man.
principlenounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəl/
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading INGRATITUDE is a predominant principle in the conduct of man.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading The perfidious —, who owes to me his reputation and fortune, and with whom I intrusted a great part of my property, has deceived me.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading TO be unfortunate in trade is not worth a sigh—to receive inattention and incivility does not merit a frown; but _Ingratitude_—it is this that cuts to the quick.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading TO be unfortunate in trade is not worth a sigh—to receive inattention and incivility does not merit a frown; but _Ingratitude_—it is this that cuts to the quick.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading The perfidious —, who owes to me his reputation and fortune, and with whom I intrusted a great part of my property, has deceived me.
retardverbUS /rɪˈtɑːrd/
cause to move more slowly or operate at a slower rate
From this reading The affair will materially retard my business.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading TO be unfortunate in trade is not worth a sigh—to receive inattention and incivility does not merit a frown; but _Ingratitude_—it is this that cuts to the quick.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TO be unfortunate in trade is not worth a sigh—to receive inattention and incivility does not merit a frown; but _Ingratitude_—it is this that cuts to the quick.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading INGRATITUDE is a predominant principle in the conduct of man.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading TO be unfortunate in trade is not worth a sigh—to receive inattention and incivility does not merit a frown; but _Ingratitude_—it is this that cuts to the quick.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Harrington_ to _Worthy_.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading TO be unfortunate in trade is not worth a sigh—to receive inattention and incivility does not merit a frown; but _Ingratitude_—it is this that cuts to the quick.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading TO be unfortunate in trade is not worth a sigh—to receive inattention and incivility does not merit a frown; but _Ingratitude_—it is this that cuts to the quick.
which person or people
From this reading The perfidious —, who owes to me his reputation and fortune, and with whom I intrusted a great part of my property, has deceived me.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The perfidious —, who owes to me his reputation and fortune, and with whom I intrusted a great part of my property, has deceived me.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The affair will materially retard my business.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The perfidious —, who owes to me his reputation and fortune, and with whom I intrusted a great part of my property, has deceived me.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading TO be unfortunate in trade is not worth a sigh—to receive inattention and incivility does not merit a frown; but _Ingratitude_—it is this that cuts to the quick.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading _Harrington_ to _Worthy_.
