used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is a pleasant and an edifying thing to contrast the difference between the fates of the reputable and the Bohemian even in the lists of love.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading One hesitates to dub it Providence for fear of seeming sentimental, but one may safely describe it as something almost as wise and decidedly more respectable.
amassingverbUS /əˈmæsɪŋ/
-ing form of “amass” — collect or gather
From this reading There, on the other hand, was Andrew Walkingshaw, who had first devoted himself to amassing and investing a handsome competence, and then, without any further difficulty to speak of, had selected and secured one of the most charming girls imaginable.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is a pleasant and an edifying thing to contrast the difference between the fates of the reputable and the Bohemian even in the lists of love.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is a pleasant and an edifying thing to contrast the difference between the fates of the reputable and the Bohemian even in the lists of love.
AndrewnounUS /ˈændruː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading There, on the other hand, was Andrew Walkingshaw, who had first devoted himself to amassing and investing a handsome competence, and then, without any further difficulty to speak of, had selected and secured one of the most charming girls imaginable.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Here was Lucas Vernon, without a settled income or any very coherent notion of how to make one, dismissed the house of the girl he was foolish enough to love.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Clearly these matters are managed by some scrupulously equitable power.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading One hesitates to dub it Providence for fear of seeming sentimental, but one may safely describe it as something almost as wise and decidedly more respectable.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It is a pleasant and an edifying thing to contrast the difference between the fates of the reputable and the Bohemian even in the lists of love.
BohemiannounUS /boʊˈhiːmiən/
a member of a people with dark skin and hair who speak Romany and who traditionally live by seasonal work and fortunetelling
From this reading It is a pleasant and an edifying thing to contrast the difference between the fates of the reputable and the Bohemian even in the lists of love.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading One hesitates to dub it Providence for fear of seeming sentimental, but one may safely describe it as something almost as wise and decidedly more respectable.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Clearly these matters are managed by some scrupulously equitable power.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading There, on the other hand, was Andrew Walkingshaw, who had first devoted himself to amassing and investing a handsome competence, and then, without any further difficulty to speak of, had selected and secured one of the most charming girls imaginable.
without doubt or question
From this reading Clearly these matters are managed by some scrupulously equitable power.
coherentadjectiveUS /koʊˈhɪrənt/
marked by an orderly, logical, and aesthetically consistent relation of parts
From this reading Here was Lucas Vernon, without a settled income or any very coherent notion of how to make one, dismissed the house of the girl he was foolish enough to love.
competencenounUS /ˈkɑːmpətɪns/
the quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually
From this reading There, on the other hand, was Andrew Walkingshaw, who had first devoted himself to amassing and investing a handsome competence, and then, without any further difficulty to speak of, had selected and secured one of the most charming girls imaginable.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading It is a pleasant and an edifying thing to contrast the difference between the fates of the reputable and the Bohemian even in the lists of love.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading One hesitates to dub it Providence for fear of seeming sentimental, but one may safely describe it as something almost as wise and decidedly more respectable.
give a description of
From this reading One hesitates to dub it Providence for fear of seeming sentimental, but one may safely describe it as something almost as wise and decidedly more respectable.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading There, on the other hand, was Andrew Walkingshaw, who had first devoted himself to amassing and investing a handsome competence, and then, without any further difficulty to speak of, had selected and secured one of the most charming girls imaginable.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading It is a pleasant and an edifying thing to contrast the difference between the fates of the reputable and the Bohemian even in the lists of love.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading There, on the other hand, was Andrew Walkingshaw, who had first devoted himself to amassing and investing a handsome competence, and then, without any further difficulty to speak of, had selected and secured one of the most charming girls imaginable.
dismissedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmɪst/
having lost your job
From this reading Here was Lucas Vernon, without a settled income or any very coherent notion of how to make one, dismissed the house of the girl he was foolish enough to love.
dubverbUS /dʌb/
give a nickname to
From this reading One hesitates to dub it Providence for fear of seeming sentimental, but one may safely describe it as something almost as wise and decidedly more respectable.
edifyingadjectiveUS /ˈedəfaɪɪŋ/
enlightening or uplifting so as to encourage intellectual or moral improvement
From this reading It is a pleasant and an edifying thing to contrast the difference between the fates of the reputable and the Bohemian even in the lists of love.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Here was Lucas Vernon, without a settled income or any very coherent notion of how to make one, dismissed the house of the girl he was foolish enough to love.
equitableadjectiveUS /ˈekwətəbəl/
fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience
From this reading Clearly these matters are managed by some scrupulously equitable power.
divisible by two
From this reading It is a pleasant and an edifying thing to contrast the difference between the fates of the reputable and the Bohemian even in the lists of love.
fatesnounUS /feɪts/
plural of “fate” — an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading It is a pleasant and an edifying thing to contrast the difference between the fates of the reputable and the Bohemian even in the lists of love.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading One hesitates to dub it Providence for fear of seeming sentimental, but one may safely describe it as something almost as wise and decidedly more respectable.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading There, on the other hand, was Andrew Walkingshaw, who had first devoted himself to amassing and investing a handsome competence, and then, without any further difficulty to speak of, had selected and secured one of the most charming girls imaginable.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading Here was Lucas Vernon, without a settled income or any very coherent notion of how to make one, dismissed the house of the girl he was foolish enough to love.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading One hesitates to dub it Providence for fear of seeming sentimental, but one may safely describe it as something almost as wise and decidedly more respectable.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading There, on the other hand, was Andrew Walkingshaw, who had first devoted himself to amassing and investing a handsome competence, and then, without any further difficulty to speak of, had selected and secured one of the most charming girls imaginable.
a young female
From this reading Here was Lucas Vernon, without a settled income or any very coherent notion of how to make one, dismissed the house of the girl he was foolish enough to love.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading There, on the other hand, was Andrew Walkingshaw, who had first devoted himself to amassing and investing a handsome competence, and then, without any further difficulty to speak of, had selected and secured one of the most charming girls imaginable.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There, on the other hand, was Andrew Walkingshaw, who had first devoted himself to amassing and investing a handsome competence, and then, without any further difficulty to speak of, had selected and secured one of the most charming girls imaginable.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading There, on the other hand, was Andrew Walkingshaw, who had first devoted himself to amassing and investing a handsome competence, and then, without any further difficulty to speak of, had selected and secured one of the most charming girls imaginable.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading There, on the other hand, was Andrew Walkingshaw, who had first devoted himself to amassing and investing a handsome competence, and then, without any further difficulty to speak of, had selected and secured one of the most charming girls imaginable.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Here was Lucas Vernon, without a settled income or any very coherent notion of how to make one, dismissed the house of the girl he was foolish enough to love.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here was Lucas Vernon, without a settled income or any very coherent notion of how to make one, dismissed the house of the girl he was foolish enough to love.
hesitatesverbUS /ˈhezəteɪts/
third-person singular of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading One hesitates to dub it Providence for fear of seeming sentimental, but one may safely describe it as something almost as wise and decidedly more respectable.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading There, on the other hand, was Andrew Walkingshaw, who had first devoted himself to amassing and investing a handsome competence, and then, without any further difficulty to speak of, had selected and secured one of the most charming girls imaginable.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Here was Lucas Vernon, without a settled income or any very coherent notion of how to make one, dismissed the house of the girl he was foolish enough to love.
how
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From this reading Here was Lucas Vernon, without a settled income or any very coherent notion of how to make one, dismissed the house of the girl he was foolish enough to love.
imaginableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmædʒənəbəl/
capable of being imagined
From this reading There, on the other hand, was Andrew Walkingshaw, who had first devoted himself to amassing and investing a handsome competence, and then, without any further difficulty to speak of, had selected and secured one of the most charming girls imaginable.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is a pleasant and an edifying thing to contrast the difference between the fates of the reputable and the Bohemian even in the lists of love.
incomenounUS /ˈɪnkʌm/
the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
From this reading Here was Lucas Vernon, without a settled income or any very coherent notion of how to make one, dismissed the house of the girl he was foolish enough to love.
investingnounUS /ˌɪnˈvestɪŋ/
the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit
From this reading There, on the other hand, was Andrew Walkingshaw, who had first devoted himself to amassing and investing a handsome competence, and then, without any further difficulty to speak of, had selected and secured one of the most charming girls imaginable.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a pleasant and an edifying thing to contrast the difference between the fates of the reputable and the Bohemian even in the lists of love.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a pleasant and an edifying thing to contrast the difference between the fates of the reputable and the Bohemian even in the lists of love.
listsnounUS /lɪsts/
plural of “list” — a database containing an ordered array of items (names or topics)
From this reading It is a pleasant and an edifying thing to contrast the difference between the fates of the reputable and the Bohemian even in the lists of love.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading It is a pleasant and an edifying thing to contrast the difference between the fates of the reputable and the Bohemian even in the lists of love.
LucasnounUS /ˈluːkəs/
United States screenwriter and filmmaker (born in 1944)
From this reading Here was Lucas Vernon, without a settled income or any very coherent notion of how to make one, dismissed the house of the girl he was foolish enough to love.
engage in
From this reading Here was Lucas Vernon, without a settled income or any very coherent notion of how to make one, dismissed the house of the girl he was foolish enough to love.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Clearly these matters are managed by some scrupulously equitable power.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Clearly these matters are managed by some scrupulously equitable power.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading One hesitates to dub it Providence for fear of seeming sentimental, but one may safely describe it as something almost as wise and decidedly more respectable.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading One hesitates to dub it Providence for fear of seeming sentimental, but one may safely describe it as something almost as wise and decidedly more respectable.
used to form the superlative
From this reading There, on the other hand, was Andrew Walkingshaw, who had first devoted himself to amassing and investing a handsome competence, and then, without any further difficulty to speak of, had selected and secured one of the most charming girls imaginable.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Here was Lucas Vernon, without a settled income or any very coherent notion of how to make one, dismissed the house of the girl he was foolish enough to love.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is a pleasant and an edifying thing to contrast the difference between the fates of the reputable and the Bohemian even in the lists of love.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There, on the other hand, was Andrew Walkingshaw, who had first devoted himself to amassing and investing a handsome competence, and then, without any further difficulty to speak of, had selected and secured one of the most charming girls imaginable.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One hesitates to dub it Providence for fear of seeming sentimental, but one may safely describe it as something almost as wise and decidedly more respectable.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Here was Lucas Vernon, without a settled income or any very coherent notion of how to make one, dismissed the house of the girl he was foolish enough to love.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading There, on the other hand, was Andrew Walkingshaw, who had first devoted himself to amassing and investing a handsome competence, and then, without any further difficulty to speak of, had selected and secured one of the most charming girls imaginable.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading It is a pleasant and an edifying thing to contrast the difference between the fates of the reputable and the Bohemian even in the lists of love.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Clearly these matters are managed by some scrupulously equitable power.
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading One hesitates to dub it Providence for fear of seeming sentimental, but one may safely describe it as something almost as wise and decidedly more respectable.
reputableadjectiveUS /ˈrepjətəbəl/
having a good reputation
From this reading It is a pleasant and an edifying thing to contrast the difference between the fates of the reputable and the Bohemian even in the lists of love.
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading One hesitates to dub it Providence for fear of seeming sentimental, but one may safely describe it as something almost as wise and decidedly more respectable.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading One hesitates to dub it Providence for fear of seeming sentimental, but one may safely describe it as something almost as wise and decidedly more respectable.
scrupulouslyadverbUS /ˈskruːpjələsli/
with extreme conscientiousness
From this reading Clearly these matters are managed by some scrupulously equitable power.
securedverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrd/
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading There, on the other hand, was Andrew Walkingshaw, who had first devoted himself to amassing and investing a handsome competence, and then, without any further difficulty to speak of, had selected and secured one of the most charming girls imaginable.
seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading One hesitates to dub it Providence for fear of seeming sentimental, but one may safely describe it as something almost as wise and decidedly more respectable.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading There, on the other hand, was Andrew Walkingshaw, who had first devoted himself to amassing and investing a handsome competence, and then, without any further difficulty to speak of, had selected and secured one of the most charming girls imaginable.
sentimentaladjectiveUS /ˌsentəˈmentəl/
given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality
From this reading One hesitates to dub it Providence for fear of seeming sentimental, but one may safely describe it as something almost as wise and decidedly more respectable.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Here was Lucas Vernon, without a settled income or any very coherent notion of how to make one, dismissed the house of the girl he was foolish enough to love.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Clearly these matters are managed by some scrupulously equitable power.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading One hesitates to dub it Providence for fear of seeming sentimental, but one may safely describe it as something almost as wise and decidedly more respectable.
express in speech
From this reading There, on the other hand, was Andrew Walkingshaw, who had first devoted himself to amassing and investing a handsome competence, and then, without any further difficulty to speak of, had selected and secured one of the most charming girls imaginable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is a pleasant and an edifying thing to contrast the difference between the fates of the reputable and the Bohemian even in the lists of love.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading There, on the other hand, was Andrew Walkingshaw, who had first devoted himself to amassing and investing a handsome competence, and then, without any further difficulty to speak of, had selected and secured one of the most charming girls imaginable.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There, on the other hand, was Andrew Walkingshaw, who had first devoted himself to amassing and investing a handsome competence, and then, without any further difficulty to speak of, had selected and secured one of the most charming girls imaginable.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Clearly these matters are managed by some scrupulously equitable power.
a special situation
From this reading It is a pleasant and an edifying thing to contrast the difference between the fates of the reputable and the Bohemian even in the lists of love.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is a pleasant and an edifying thing to contrast the difference between the fates of the reputable and the Bohemian even in the lists of love.
Vernon
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From this reading Here was Lucas Vernon, without a settled income or any very coherent notion of how to make one, dismissed the house of the girl he was foolish enough to love.
precisely as stated
From this reading Here was Lucas Vernon, without a settled income or any very coherent notion of how to make one, dismissed the house of the girl he was foolish enough to love.
Walkingshaw
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From this reading There, on the other hand, was Andrew Walkingshaw, who had first devoted himself to amassing and investing a handsome competence, and then, without any further difficulty to speak of, had selected and secured one of the most charming girls imaginable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here was Lucas Vernon, without a settled income or any very coherent notion of how to make one, dismissed the house of the girl he was foolish enough to love.
which person or people
From this reading There, on the other hand, was Andrew Walkingshaw, who had first devoted himself to amassing and investing a handsome competence, and then, without any further difficulty to speak of, had selected and secured one of the most charming girls imaginable.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading One hesitates to dub it Providence for fear of seeming sentimental, but one may safely describe it as something almost as wise and decidedly more respectable.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Here was Lucas Vernon, without a settled income or any very coherent notion of how to make one, dismissed the house of the girl he was foolish enough to love.
