adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The first was that he would give himself a fortnight from his marriage day in which he would not even think of money.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The confidence which Sextus Parker had once felt in his friend's own resources was somewhat on the decline, but he still believed in his friend's skill and genius, and, after due inquiry, he believed entirely in his friend's father-in-law.
altarnounUS /ˈɔːltər/
the table in Christian churches where communion is given
From this reading The Beginning of the Honeymoon On the morning of his marriage, before he went to the altar, Lopez made one or two resolutions as to his future conduct.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had made certain arrangements, in the course of which he had caused Sextus Parker to stare with surprise and to sweat with dismay, but which nevertheless were successfully concluded.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading He had made certain arrangements, in the course of which he had caused Sextus Parker to stare with surprise and to sweat with dismay, but which nevertheless were successfully concluded.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Beginning of the Honeymoon On the morning of his marriage, before he went to the altar, Lopez made one or two resolutions as to his future conduct.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The Beginning of the Honeymoon On the morning of his marriage, before he went to the altar, Lopez made one or two resolutions as to his future conduct.
BeginningnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading The Beginning of the Honeymoon On the morning of his marriage, before he went to the altar, Lopez made one or two resolutions as to his future conduct.
believedverbUS /bɪˈliːvd/
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading The confidence which Sextus Parker had once felt in his friend's own resources was somewhat on the decline, but he still believed in his friend's skill and genius, and, after due inquiry, he believed entirely in his friend's father-in-law.
BillsnounUS /bɪlz/
plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Bills were drawn to run over to February, and ready money to a moderate extent was forthcoming, and fiscal tranquillity was insured for a certain short period.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had made certain arrangements, in the course of which he had caused Sextus Parker to stare with surprise and to sweat with dismay, but which nevertheless were successfully concluded.
causedverbUS /kɑːzd/
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading He had made certain arrangements, in the course of which he had caused Sextus Parker to stare with surprise and to sweat with dismay, but which nevertheless were successfully concluded.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He had made certain arrangements, in the course of which he had caused Sextus Parker to stare with surprise and to sweat with dismay, but which nevertheless were successfully concluded.
concludedadjectiveUS /kənˈkluːdəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading He had made certain arrangements, in the course of which he had caused Sextus Parker to stare with surprise and to sweat with dismay, but which nevertheless were successfully concluded.
conductverbUS /ˈkɑːndəkt/
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading The Beginning of the Honeymoon On the morning of his marriage, before he went to the altar, Lopez made one or two resolutions as to his future conduct.
confidencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfədəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading The confidence which Sextus Parker had once felt in his friend's own resources was somewhat on the decline, but he still believed in his friend's skill and genius, and, after due inquiry, he believed entirely in his friend's father-in-law.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading He had made certain arrangements, in the course of which he had caused Sextus Parker to stare with surprise and to sweat with dismay, but which nevertheless were successfully concluded.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The first was that he would give himself a fortnight from his marriage day in which he would not even think of money.
declineverbUS /dɪˈklaɪn/
grow worse
From this reading The confidence which Sextus Parker had once felt in his friend's own resources was somewhat on the decline, but he still believed in his friend's skill and genius, and, after due inquiry, he believed entirely in his friend's father-in-law.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading He had made certain arrangements, in the course of which he had caused Sextus Parker to stare with surprise and to sweat with dismay, but which nevertheless were successfully concluded.
drawnadjectiveUS /drɔːn/
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Bills were drawn to run over to February, and ready money to a moderate extent was forthcoming, and fiscal tranquillity was insured for a certain short period.
dueadjectiveUS /duː/
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading The confidence which Sextus Parker had once felt in his friend's own resources was somewhat on the decline, but he still believed in his friend's skill and genius, and, after due inquiry, he believed entirely in his friend's father-in-law.
entirelyadverbUS /ɪnˈtaɪərli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The confidence which Sextus Parker had once felt in his friend's own resources was somewhat on the decline, but he still believed in his friend's skill and genius, and, after due inquiry, he believed entirely in his friend's father-in-law.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading The first was that he would give himself a fortnight from his marriage day in which he would not even think of money.
extentnounUS /ɪkˈstent/
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading Bills were drawn to run over to February, and ready money to a moderate extent was forthcoming, and fiscal tranquillity was insured for a certain short period.
father-in-lawnounUS /ˈfɑːðərɪnlɔː/
the father of your spouse
From this reading The confidence which Sextus Parker had once felt in his friend's own resources was somewhat on the decline, but he still believed in his friend's skill and genius, and, after due inquiry, he believed entirely in his friend's father-in-law.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading Bills were drawn to run over to February, and ready money to a moderate extent was forthcoming, and fiscal tranquillity was insured for a certain short period.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The confidence which Sextus Parker had once felt in his friend's own resources was somewhat on the decline, but he still believed in his friend's skill and genius, and, after due inquiry, he believed entirely in his friend's father-in-law.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first was that he would give himself a fortnight from his marriage day in which he would not even think of money.
fiscaladjectiveUS /ˈfɪskəl/
involving financial matters
From this reading Bills were drawn to run over to February, and ready money to a moderate extent was forthcoming, and fiscal tranquillity was insured for a certain short period.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Bills were drawn to run over to February, and ready money to a moderate extent was forthcoming, and fiscal tranquillity was insured for a certain short period.
forthcomingadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/
at ease in talking to others
From this reading Bills were drawn to run over to February, and ready money to a moderate extent was forthcoming, and fiscal tranquillity was insured for a certain short period.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading The first was that he would give himself a fortnight from his marriage day in which he would not even think of money.
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The confidence which Sextus Parker had once felt in his friend's own resources was somewhat on the decline, but he still believed in his friend's skill and genius, and, after due inquiry, he believed entirely in his friend's father-in-law.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The first was that he would give himself a fortnight from his marriage day in which he would not even think of money.
futureadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtʃər/
yet to be or coming
From this reading The Beginning of the Honeymoon On the morning of his marriage, before he went to the altar, Lopez made one or two resolutions as to his future conduct.
geniusnounUS /ˈdʒiːnjəs/
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading The confidence which Sextus Parker had once felt in his friend's own resources was somewhat on the decline, but he still believed in his friend's skill and genius, and, after due inquiry, he believed entirely in his friend's father-in-law.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The first was that he would give himself a fortnight from his marriage day in which he would not even think of money.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had made certain arrangements, in the course of which he had caused Sextus Parker to stare with surprise and to sweat with dismay, but which nevertheless were successfully concluded.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Beginning of the Honeymoon On the morning of his marriage, before he went to the altar, Lopez made one or two resolutions as to his future conduct.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The first was that he would give himself a fortnight from his marriage day in which he would not even think of money.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Beginning of the Honeymoon On the morning of his marriage, before he went to the altar, Lopez made one or two resolutions as to his future conduct.
HoneymoonnounUS /ˈhʌnimuːn/
a holiday taken by a newly married couple
From this reading The Beginning of the Honeymoon On the morning of his marriage, before he went to the altar, Lopez made one or two resolutions as to his future conduct.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The first was that he would give himself a fortnight from his marriage day in which he would not even think of money.
inquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading The confidence which Sextus Parker had once felt in his friend's own resources was somewhat on the decline, but he still believed in his friend's skill and genius, and, after due inquiry, he believed entirely in his friend's father-in-law.
insuredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈʃʊrd/
covered by insurance
From this reading Bills were drawn to run over to February, and ready money to a moderate extent was forthcoming, and fiscal tranquillity was insured for a certain short period.
Lopez
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Beginning of the Honeymoon On the morning of his marriage, before he went to the altar, Lopez made one or two resolutions as to his future conduct.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The Beginning of the Honeymoon On the morning of his marriage, before he went to the altar, Lopez made one or two resolutions as to his future conduct.
marriagenounUS /ˈmerɪdʒ/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading The Beginning of the Honeymoon On the morning of his marriage, before he went to the altar, Lopez made one or two resolutions as to his future conduct.
moderateverbUS /ˈmɑːdərət/
preside over
From this reading Bills were drawn to run over to February, and ready money to a moderate extent was forthcoming, and fiscal tranquillity was insured for a certain short period.
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading The first was that he would give himself a fortnight from his marriage day in which he would not even think of money.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The Beginning of the Honeymoon On the morning of his marriage, before he went to the altar, Lopez made one or two resolutions as to his future conduct.
neverthelessadverbUS /ˌnevərðəˈles/
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading He had made certain arrangements, in the course of which he had caused Sextus Parker to stare with surprise and to sweat with dismay, but which nevertheless were successfully concluded.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The first was that he would give himself a fortnight from his marriage day in which he would not even think of money.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Beginning of the Honeymoon On the morning of his marriage, before he went to the altar, Lopez made one or two resolutions as to his future conduct.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Beginning of the Honeymoon On the morning of his marriage, before he went to the altar, Lopez made one or two resolutions as to his future conduct.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading The confidence which Sextus Parker had once felt in his friend's own resources was somewhat on the decline, but he still believed in his friend's skill and genius, and, after due inquiry, he believed entirely in his friend's father-in-law.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The Beginning of the Honeymoon On the morning of his marriage, before he went to the altar, Lopez made one or two resolutions as to his future conduct.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The Beginning of the Honeymoon On the morning of his marriage, before he went to the altar, Lopez made one or two resolutions as to his future conduct.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Bills were drawn to run over to February, and ready money to a moderate extent was forthcoming, and fiscal tranquillity was insured for a certain short period.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The confidence which Sextus Parker had once felt in his friend's own resources was somewhat on the decline, but he still believed in his friend's skill and genius, and, after due inquiry, he believed entirely in his friend's father-in-law.
ParkernounUS /ˈpɑːrkər/
United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)
From this reading He had made certain arrangements, in the course of which he had caused Sextus Parker to stare with surprise and to sweat with dismay, but which nevertheless were successfully concluded.
periodnounUS /ˈpɪriəd/
an amount of time
From this reading Bills were drawn to run over to February, and ready money to a moderate extent was forthcoming, and fiscal tranquillity was insured for a certain short period.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Bills were drawn to run over to February, and ready money to a moderate extent was forthcoming, and fiscal tranquillity was insured for a certain short period.
resolutionsnounUS /ˌrezəˈluːʃənz/
plural of “resolution” — a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading The Beginning of the Honeymoon On the morning of his marriage, before he went to the altar, Lopez made one or two resolutions as to his future conduct.
resourcesnounUS /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/
plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading The confidence which Sextus Parker had once felt in his friend's own resources was somewhat on the decline, but he still believed in his friend's skill and genius, and, after due inquiry, he believed entirely in his friend's father-in-law.
runverbUS /rʌn/
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Bills were drawn to run over to February, and ready money to a moderate extent was forthcoming, and fiscal tranquillity was insured for a certain short period.
Sextus
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had made certain arrangements, in the course of which he had caused Sextus Parker to stare with surprise and to sweat with dismay, but which nevertheless were successfully concluded.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Bills were drawn to run over to February, and ready money to a moderate extent was forthcoming, and fiscal tranquillity was insured for a certain short period.
skillnounUS /skɪl/
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading The confidence which Sextus Parker had once felt in his friend's own resources was somewhat on the decline, but he still believed in his friend's skill and genius, and, after due inquiry, he believed entirely in his friend's father-in-law.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The confidence which Sextus Parker had once felt in his friend's own resources was somewhat on the decline, but he still believed in his friend's skill and genius, and, after due inquiry, he believed entirely in his friend's father-in-law.
stareverbUS /ster/
look at with fixed eyes
From this reading He had made certain arrangements, in the course of which he had caused Sextus Parker to stare with surprise and to sweat with dismay, but which nevertheless were successfully concluded.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading The confidence which Sextus Parker had once felt in his friend's own resources was somewhat on the decline, but he still believed in his friend's skill and genius, and, after due inquiry, he believed entirely in his friend's father-in-law.
successfullyadverbUS /səkˈsesfəli/
with success; in a successful manner
From this reading He had made certain arrangements, in the course of which he had caused Sextus Parker to stare with surprise and to sweat with dismay, but which nevertheless were successfully concluded.
surprisenounUS /sərˈpraɪz/
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading He had made certain arrangements, in the course of which he had caused Sextus Parker to stare with surprise and to sweat with dismay, but which nevertheless were successfully concluded.
sweatnounUS /swet/
salty fluid secreted by sweat glands
From this reading He had made certain arrangements, in the course of which he had caused Sextus Parker to stare with surprise and to sweat with dismay, but which nevertheless were successfully concluded.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The first was that he would give himself a fortnight from his marriage day in which he would not even think of money.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Beginning of the Honeymoon On the morning of his marriage, before he went to the altar, Lopez made one or two resolutions as to his future conduct.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading The first was that he would give himself a fortnight from his marriage day in which he would not even think of money.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Beginning of the Honeymoon On the morning of his marriage, before he went to the altar, Lopez made one or two resolutions as to his future conduct.
tranquillitynounUS /træŋˈkwɪlɪti/
an untroubled state; free from disturbances
From this reading Bills were drawn to run over to February, and ready money to a moderate extent was forthcoming, and fiscal tranquillity was insured for a certain short period.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The Beginning of the Honeymoon On the morning of his marriage, before he went to the altar, Lopez made one or two resolutions as to his future conduct.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first was that he would give himself a fortnight from his marriage day in which he would not even think of money.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The Beginning of the Honeymoon On the morning of his marriage, before he went to the altar, Lopez made one or two resolutions as to his future conduct.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had made certain arrangements, in the course of which he had caused Sextus Parker to stare with surprise and to sweat with dismay, but which nevertheless were successfully concluded.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The first was that he would give himself a fortnight from his marriage day in which he would not even think of money.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had made certain arrangements, in the course of which he had caused Sextus Parker to stare with surprise and to sweat with dismay, but which nevertheless were successfully concluded.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The first was that he would give himself a fortnight from his marriage day in which he would not even think of money.
