Chapter III

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

From this reading The bankrupt--for such I had no doubt he was--meant to make his power over Paquette and me a source of future revenue to himself; and I felt sure that when his last dollar was spent--by to-morrow, perhaps--he would present himself again with a fresh demand.

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From this reading The tradesmen were "on strike," and the swords of the watch had been busy, for no less than seven unarmed men were cut down in the Adolphsplatz.

anew

From this reading The bankrupt--for such I had no doubt he was--meant to make his power over Paquette and me a source of future revenue to himself; and I felt sure that when his last dollar was spent--by to-morrow, perhaps--he would present himself again with a fresh demand.

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

From this reading The bankrupt--for such I had no doubt he was--meant to make his power over Paquette and me a source of future revenue to himself; and I felt sure that when his last dollar was spent--by to-morrow, perhaps--he would present himself again with a fresh demand.

reduce to bankruptcy

From this reading The bankrupt--for such I had no doubt he was--meant to make his power over Paquette and me a source of future revenue to himself; and I felt sure that when his last dollar was spent--by to-morrow, perhaps--he would present himself again with a fresh demand.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The tradesmen were "on strike," and the swords of the watch had been busy, for no less than seven unarmed men were cut down in the Adolphsplatz.

the stock exchange in Paris

From this reading Like one in a dream I went to the Bourse; but little or no business was done there that day, for war rumours were hourly growing more rife.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Like one in a dream I went to the Bourse; but little or no business was done there that day, for war rumours were hourly growing more rife.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading The tradesmen were "on strike," and the swords of the watch had been busy, for no less than seven unarmed men were cut down in the Adolphsplatz.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Like one in a dream I went to the Bourse; but little or no business was done there that day, for war rumours were hourly growing more rife.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The bankrupt--for such I had no doubt he was--meant to make his power over Paquette and me a source of future revenue to himself; and I felt sure that when his last dollar was spent--by to-morrow, perhaps--he would present himself again with a fresh demand.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading The tradesmen were "on strike," and the swords of the watch had been busy, for no less than seven unarmed men were cut down in the Adolphsplatz.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Like one in a dream I went to the Bourse; but little or no business was done there that day, for war rumours were hourly growing more rife.

an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading The bankrupt--for such I had no doubt he was--meant to make his power over Paquette and me a source of future revenue to himself; and I felt sure that when his last dollar was spent--by to-morrow, perhaps--he would present himself again with a fresh demand.

the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading The bankrupt--for such I had no doubt he was--meant to make his power over Paquette and me a source of future revenue to himself; and I felt sure that when his last dollar was spent--by to-morrow, perhaps--he would present himself again with a fresh demand.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Like one in a dream I went to the Bourse; but little or no business was done there that day, for war rumours were hourly growing more rife.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading The bankrupt--for such I had no doubt he was--meant to make his power over Paquette and me a source of future revenue to himself; and I felt sure that when his last dollar was spent--by to-morrow, perhaps--he would present himself again with a fresh demand.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The tradesmen were "on strike," and the swords of the watch had been busy, for no less than seven unarmed men were cut down in the Adolphsplatz.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading Like one in a dream I went to the Bourse; but little or no business was done there that day, for war rumours were hourly growing more rife.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading The bankrupt--for such I had no doubt he was--meant to make his power over Paquette and me a source of future revenue to himself; and I felt sure that when his last dollar was spent--by to-morrow, perhaps--he would present himself again with a fresh demand.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The bankrupt--for such I had no doubt he was--meant to make his power over Paquette and me a source of future revenue to himself; and I felt sure that when his last dollar was spent--by to-morrow, perhaps--he would present himself again with a fresh demand.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading The bankrupt--for such I had no doubt he was--meant to make his power over Paquette and me a source of future revenue to himself; and I felt sure that when his last dollar was spent--by to-morrow, perhaps--he would present himself again with a fresh demand.

yet to be or coming

From this reading The bankrupt--for such I had no doubt he was--meant to make his power over Paquette and me a source of future revenue to himself; and I felt sure that when his last dollar was spent--by to-morrow, perhaps--he would present himself again with a fresh demand.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading Like one in a dream I went to the Bourse; but little or no business was done there that day, for war rumours were hourly growing more rife.

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

From this reading The bankrupt--for such I had no doubt he was--meant to make his power over Paquette and me a source of future revenue to himself; and I felt sure that when his last dollar was spent--by to-morrow, perhaps--he would present himself again with a fresh demand.

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

From this reading The bankrupt--for such I had no doubt he was--meant to make his power over Paquette and me a source of future revenue to himself; and I felt sure that when his last dollar was spent--by to-morrow, perhaps--he would present himself again with a fresh demand.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The bankrupt--for such I had no doubt he was--meant to make his power over Paquette and me a source of future revenue to himself; and I felt sure that when his last dollar was spent--by to-morrow, perhaps--he would present himself again with a fresh demand.

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

From this reading The bankrupt--for such I had no doubt he was--meant to make his power over Paquette and me a source of future revenue to himself; and I felt sure that when his last dollar was spent--by to-morrow, perhaps--he would present himself again with a fresh demand.

occurring every hour or payable by the hour

From this reading Like one in a dream I went to the Bourse; but little or no business was done there that day, for war rumours were hourly growing more rife.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I saw the whole scheme now.

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

From this reading Like one in a dream I went to the Bourse; but little or no business was done there that day, for war rumours were hourly growing more rife.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading There were riots in its neighbourhood, too.

immediately past

From this reading The bankrupt--for such I had no doubt he was--meant to make his power over Paquette and me a source of future revenue to himself; and I felt sure that when his last dollar was spent--by to-morrow, perhaps--he would present himself again with a fresh demand.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading The tradesmen were "on strike," and the swords of the watch had been busy, for no less than seven unarmed men were cut down in the Adolphsplatz.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Like one in a dream I went to the Bourse; but little or no business was done there that day, for war rumours were hourly growing more rife.

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

From this reading Like one in a dream I went to the Bourse; but little or no business was done there that day, for war rumours were hourly growing more rife.

engage in

From this reading The bankrupt--for such I had no doubt he was--meant to make his power over Paquette and me a source of future revenue to himself; and I felt sure that when his last dollar was spent--by to-morrow, perhaps--he would present himself again with a fresh demand.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The bankrupt--for such I had no doubt he was--meant to make his power over Paquette and me a source of future revenue to himself; and I felt sure that when his last dollar was spent--by to-morrow, perhaps--he would present himself again with a fresh demand.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading The bankrupt--for such I had no doubt he was--meant to make his power over Paquette and me a source of future revenue to himself; and I felt sure that when his last dollar was spent--by to-morrow, perhaps--he would present himself again with a fresh demand.

the force of workers available

From this reading The tradesmen were "on strike," and the swords of the watch had been busy, for no less than seven unarmed men were cut down in the Adolphsplatz.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Like one in a dream I went to the Bourse; but little or no business was done there that day, for war rumours were hourly growing more rife.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading There were riots in its neighbourhood, too.

not any; not one

From this reading The bankrupt--for such I had no doubt he was--meant to make his power over Paquette and me a source of future revenue to himself; and I felt sure that when his last dollar was spent--by to-morrow, perhaps--he would present himself again with a fresh demand.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading I saw the whole scheme now.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The bankrupt--for such I had no doubt he was--meant to make his power over Paquette and me a source of future revenue to himself; and I felt sure that when his last dollar was spent--by to-morrow, perhaps--he would present himself again with a fresh demand.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The tradesmen were "on strike," and the swords of the watch had been busy, for no less than seven unarmed men were cut down in the Adolphsplatz.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Like one in a dream I went to the Bourse; but little or no business was done there that day, for war rumours were hourly growing more rife.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Like one in a dream I went to the Bourse; but little or no business was done there that day, for war rumours were hourly growing more rife.

above and across; more than

From this reading The bankrupt--for such I had no doubt he was--meant to make his power over Paquette and me a source of future revenue to himself; and I felt sure that when his last dollar was spent--by to-morrow, perhaps--he would present himself again with a fresh demand.

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

From this reading The bankrupt--for such I had no doubt he was--meant to make his power over Paquette and me a source of future revenue to himself; and I felt sure that when his last dollar was spent--by to-morrow, perhaps--he would present himself again with a fresh demand.

by chance

From this reading The bankrupt--for such I had no doubt he was--meant to make his power over Paquette and me a source of future revenue to himself; and I felt sure that when his last dollar was spent--by to-morrow, perhaps--he would present himself again with a fresh demand.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading The bankrupt--for such I had no doubt he was--meant to make his power over Paquette and me a source of future revenue to himself; and I felt sure that when his last dollar was spent--by to-morrow, perhaps--he would present himself again with a fresh demand.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The bankrupt--for such I had no doubt he was--meant to make his power over Paquette and me a source of future revenue to himself; and I felt sure that when his last dollar was spent--by to-morrow, perhaps--he would present himself again with a fresh demand.

the entire amount of income before any deductions are made

From this reading The bankrupt--for such I had no doubt he was--meant to make his power over Paquette and me a source of future revenue to himself; and I felt sure that when his last dollar was spent--by to-morrow, perhaps--he would present himself again with a fresh demand.

most frequent or common

From this reading Like one in a dream I went to the Bourse; but little or no business was done there that day, for war rumours were hourly growing more rife.

plural of “riot” — a public act of violence by an unruly mob

From this reading There were riots in its neighbourhood, too.

plural of “rumour” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading Like one in a dream I went to the Bourse; but little or no business was done there that day, for war rumours were hourly growing more rife.

cut with a saw

From this reading I saw the whole scheme now.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading I saw the whole scheme now.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading The tradesmen were "on strike," and the swords of the watch had been busy, for no less than seven unarmed men were cut down in the Adolphsplatz.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading The bankrupt--for such I had no doubt he was--meant to make his power over Paquette and me a source of future revenue to himself; and I felt sure that when his last dollar was spent--by to-morrow, perhaps--he would present himself again with a fresh demand.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading The bankrupt--for such I had no doubt he was--meant to make his power over Paquette and me a source of future revenue to himself; and I felt sure that when his last dollar was spent--by to-morrow, perhaps--he would present himself again with a fresh demand.

deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon

From this reading The tradesmen were "on strike," and the swords of the watch had been busy, for no less than seven unarmed men were cut down in the Adolphsplatz.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The bankrupt--for such I had no doubt he was--meant to make his power over Paquette and me a source of future revenue to himself; and I felt sure that when his last dollar was spent--by to-morrow, perhaps--he would present himself again with a fresh demand.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading The bankrupt--for such I had no doubt he was--meant to make his power over Paquette and me a source of future revenue to himself; and I felt sure that when his last dollar was spent--by to-morrow, perhaps--he would present himself again with a fresh demand.

plural of “sword” — a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

From this reading The tradesmen were "on strike," and the swords of the watch had been busy, for no less than seven unarmed men were cut down in the Adolphsplatz.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The tradesmen were "on strike," and the swords of the watch had been busy, for no less than seven unarmed men were cut down in the Adolphsplatz.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The bankrupt--for such I had no doubt he was--meant to make his power over Paquette and me a source of future revenue to himself; and I felt sure that when his last dollar was spent--by to-morrow, perhaps--he would present himself again with a fresh demand.

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

From this reading I saw the whole scheme now.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Like one in a dream I went to the Bourse; but little or no business was done there that day, for war rumours were hourly growing more rife.

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

From this reading The bankrupt--for such I had no doubt he was--meant to make his power over Paquette and me a source of future revenue to himself; and I felt sure that when his last dollar was spent--by to-morrow, perhaps--he would present himself again with a fresh demand.

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

From this reading The bankrupt--for such I had no doubt he was--meant to make his power over Paquette and me a source of future revenue to himself; and I felt sure that when his last dollar was spent--by to-morrow, perhaps--he would present himself again with a fresh demand.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading There were riots in its neighbourhood, too.

plural of “tradesman” — a merchant who owns or manages a shop

From this reading The tradesmen were "on strike," and the swords of the watch had been busy, for no less than seven unarmed men were cut down in the Adolphsplatz.

(used of persons or the military) not having or using arms

From this reading The tradesmen were "on strike," and the swords of the watch had been busy, for no less than seven unarmed men were cut down in the Adolphsplatz.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Like one in a dream I went to the Bourse; but little or no business was done there that day, for war rumours were hourly growing more rife.

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

From this reading The bankrupt--for such I had no doubt he was--meant to make his power over Paquette and me a source of future revenue to himself; and I felt sure that when his last dollar was spent--by to-morrow, perhaps--he would present himself again with a fresh demand.

look attentively

From this reading The tradesmen were "on strike," and the swords of the watch had been busy, for no less than seven unarmed men were cut down in the Adolphsplatz.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Like one in a dream I went to the Bourse; but little or no business was done there that day, for war rumours were hourly growing more rife.

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

From this reading Like one in a dream I went to the Bourse; but little or no business was done there that day, for war rumours were hourly growing more rife.

at the time that

From this reading The bankrupt--for such I had no doubt he was--meant to make his power over Paquette and me a source of future revenue to himself; and I felt sure that when his last dollar was spent--by to-morrow, perhaps--he would present himself again with a fresh demand.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading I saw the whole scheme now.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The bankrupt--for such I had no doubt he was--meant to make his power over Paquette and me a source of future revenue to himself; and I felt sure that when his last dollar was spent--by to-morrow, perhaps--he would present himself again with a fresh demand.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The bankrupt--for such I had no doubt he was--meant to make his power over Paquette and me a source of future revenue to himself; and I felt sure that when his last dollar was spent--by to-morrow, perhaps--he would present himself again with a fresh demand.