used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Somehow or other he did "put the office business through"; but the persuading of Mrs. Payton was a job of many days.
inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading So far as opinions went, he had to concede almost everything; of course Freddy's project was "absurd"; of course "girls didn't do such things" when Mrs. Payton was a young lady;--still, why not let Fred find out by experience how foolish her scheme of self-support was?
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading "I don't like it myself," he admitted.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading So far as opinions went, he had to concede almost everything; of course Freddy's project was "absurd"; of course "girls didn't do such things" when Mrs. Payton was a young lady;--still, why not let Fred find out by experience how foolish her scheme of self-support was?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So far as opinions went, he had to concede almost everything; of course Freddy's project was "absurd"; of course "girls didn't do such things" when Mrs. Payton was a young lady;--still, why not let Fred find out by experience how foolish her scheme of self-support was?
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Somehow or other he did "put the office business through"; but the persuading of Mrs. Payton was a job of many days.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Somehow or other he did "put the office business through"; but the persuading of Mrs. Payton was a job of many days.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading So far as opinions went, he had to concede almost everything; of course Freddy's project was "absurd"; of course "girls didn't do such things" when Mrs. Payton was a young lady;--still, why not let Fred find out by experience how foolish her scheme of self-support was?
concedeverbUS /kənˈsiːd/
admit (to a wrongdoing)
From this reading So far as opinions went, he had to concede almost everything; of course Freddy's project was "absurd"; of course "girls didn't do such things" when Mrs. Payton was a young lady;--still, why not let Fred find out by experience how foolish her scheme of self-support was?
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading So far as opinions went, he had to concede almost everything; of course Freddy's project was "absurd"; of course "girls didn't do such things" when Mrs. Payton was a young lady;--still, why not let Fred find out by experience how foolish her scheme of self-support was?
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Somehow or other he did "put the office business through"; but the persuading of Mrs. Payton was a job of many days.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading "It mortifies me to death," Mrs. Payton moaned.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Somehow or other he did "put the office business through"; but the persuading of Mrs. Payton was a job of many days.
didn't
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From this reading So far as opinions went, he had to concede almost everything; of course Freddy's project was "absurd"; of course "girls didn't do such things" when Mrs. Payton was a young lady;--still, why not let Fred find out by experience how foolish her scheme of self-support was?
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading So far as opinions went, he had to concede almost everything; of course Freddy's project was "absurd"; of course "girls didn't do such things" when Mrs. Payton was a young lady;--still, why not let Fred find out by experience how foolish her scheme of self-support was?
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What does Mr. Maitland say to it?"
don't
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From this reading "I don't like it myself," he admitted.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading So far as opinions went, he had to concede almost everything; of course Freddy's project was "absurd"; of course "girls didn't do such things" when Mrs. Payton was a young lady;--still, why not let Fred find out by experience how foolish her scheme of self-support was?
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading So far as opinions went, he had to concede almost everything; of course Freddy's project was "absurd"; of course "girls didn't do such things" when Mrs. Payton was a young lady;--still, why not let Fred find out by experience how foolish her scheme of self-support was?
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading So far as opinions went, he had to concede almost everything; of course Freddy's project was "absurd"; of course "girls didn't do such things" when Mrs. Payton was a young lady;--still, why not let Fred find out by experience how foolish her scheme of self-support was?
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading So far as opinions went, he had to concede almost everything; of course Freddy's project was "absurd"; of course "girls didn't do such things" when Mrs. Payton was a young lady;--still, why not let Fred find out by experience how foolish her scheme of self-support was?
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading So far as opinions went, he had to concede almost everything; of course Freddy's project was "absurd"; of course "girls didn't do such things" when Mrs. Payton was a young lady;--still, why not let Fred find out by experience how foolish her scheme of self-support was?
Fred
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From this reading So far as opinions went, he had to concede almost everything; of course Freddy's project was "absurd"; of course "girls didn't do such things" when Mrs. Payton was a young lady;--still, why not let Fred find out by experience how foolish her scheme of self-support was?
Freddy's
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From this reading So far as opinions went, he had to concede almost everything; of course Freddy's project was "absurd"; of course "girls didn't do such things" when Mrs. Payton was a young lady;--still, why not let Fred find out by experience how foolish her scheme of self-support was?
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading So far as opinions went, he had to concede almost everything; of course Freddy's project was "absurd"; of course "girls didn't do such things" when Mrs. Payton was a young lady;--still, why not let Fred find out by experience how foolish her scheme of self-support was?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading So far as opinions went, he had to concede almost everything; of course Freddy's project was "absurd"; of course "girls didn't do such things" when Mrs. Payton was a young lady;--still, why not let Fred find out by experience how foolish her scheme of self-support was?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Somehow or other he did "put the office business through"; but the persuading of Mrs. Payton was a job of many days.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading So far as opinions went, he had to concede almost everything; of course Freddy's project was "absurd"; of course "girls didn't do such things" when Mrs. Payton was a young lady;--still, why not let Fred find out by experience how foolish her scheme of self-support was?
how
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From this reading So far as opinions went, he had to concede almost everything; of course Freddy's project was "absurd"; of course "girls didn't do such things" when Mrs. Payton was a young lady;--still, why not let Fred find out by experience how foolish her scheme of self-support was?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't like it myself," he admitted.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It mortifies me to death," Mrs. Payton moaned.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Somehow or other he did "put the office business through"; but the persuading of Mrs. Payton was a job of many days.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading So far as opinions went, he had to concede almost everything; of course Freddy's project was "absurd"; of course "girls didn't do such things" when Mrs. Payton was a young lady;--still, why not let Fred find out by experience how foolish her scheme of self-support was?
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading So far as opinions went, he had to concede almost everything; of course Freddy's project was "absurd"; of course "girls didn't do such things" when Mrs. Payton was a young lady;--still, why not let Fred find out by experience how foolish her scheme of self-support was?
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I don't like it myself," he admitted.
MaitlandnounUS /ˈmeɪtlənd/
English historian noted for his works on the history of English law (1850-1906)
From this reading "What does Mr. Maitland say to it?"
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Somehow or other he did "put the office business through"; but the persuading of Mrs. Payton was a job of many days.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It mortifies me to death," Mrs. Payton moaned.
moanedverbUS /moʊnd/
past form of “moan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading "It mortifies me to death," Mrs. Payton moaned.
mortifies
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From this reading "It mortifies me to death," Mrs. Payton moaned.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "What does Mr. Maitland say to it?"
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Somehow or other he did "put the office business through"; but the persuading of Mrs. Payton was a job of many days.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "I don't like it myself," he admitted.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading So far as opinions went, he had to concede almost everything; of course Freddy's project was "absurd"; of course "girls didn't do such things" when Mrs. Payton was a young lady;--still, why not let Fred find out by experience how foolish her scheme of self-support was?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Somehow or other he did "put the office business through"; but the persuading of Mrs. Payton was a job of many days.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Somehow or other he did "put the office business through"; but the persuading of Mrs. Payton was a job of many days.
opinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading So far as opinions went, he had to concede almost everything; of course Freddy's project was "absurd"; of course "girls didn't do such things" when Mrs. Payton was a young lady;--still, why not let Fred find out by experience how foolish her scheme of self-support was?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Somehow or other he did "put the office business through"; but the persuading of Mrs. Payton was a job of many days.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Somehow or other he did "put the office business through"; but the persuading of Mrs. Payton was a job of many days.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading So far as opinions went, he had to concede almost everything; of course Freddy's project was "absurd"; of course "girls didn't do such things" when Mrs. Payton was a young lady;--still, why not let Fred find out by experience how foolish her scheme of self-support was?
Payton
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From this reading Somehow or other he did "put the office business through"; but the persuading of Mrs. Payton was a job of many days.
persuadingverbUS /pərˈsweɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading Somehow or other he did "put the office business through"; but the persuading of Mrs. Payton was a job of many days.
projectverbUS /ˈprɑːdʒekt/
communicate vividly
From this reading So far as opinions went, he had to concede almost everything; of course Freddy's project was "absurd"; of course "girls didn't do such things" when Mrs. Payton was a young lady;--still, why not let Fred find out by experience how foolish her scheme of self-support was?
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Somehow or other he did "put the office business through"; but the persuading of Mrs. Payton was a job of many days.
express in words
From this reading "What does Mr. Maitland say to it?"
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading So far as opinions went, he had to concede almost everything; of course Freddy's project was "absurd"; of course "girls didn't do such things" when Mrs. Payton was a young lady;--still, why not let Fred find out by experience how foolish her scheme of self-support was?
self-support
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From this reading So far as opinions went, he had to concede almost everything; of course Freddy's project was "absurd"; of course "girls didn't do such things" when Mrs. Payton was a young lady;--still, why not let Fred find out by experience how foolish her scheme of self-support was?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So far as opinions went, he had to concede almost everything; of course Freddy's project was "absurd"; of course "girls didn't do such things" when Mrs. Payton was a young lady;--still, why not let Fred find out by experience how foolish her scheme of self-support was?
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading Somehow or other he did "put the office business through"; but the persuading of Mrs. Payton was a job of many days.
not in physical motion
From this reading So far as opinions went, he had to concede almost everything; of course Freddy's project was "absurd"; of course "girls didn't do such things" when Mrs. Payton was a young lady;--still, why not let Fred find out by experience how foolish her scheme of self-support was?
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading So far as opinions went, he had to concede almost everything; of course Freddy's project was "absurd"; of course "girls didn't do such things" when Mrs. Payton was a young lady;--still, why not let Fred find out by experience how foolish her scheme of self-support was?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Somehow or other he did "put the office business through"; but the persuading of Mrs. Payton was a job of many days.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading So far as opinions went, he had to concede almost everything; of course Freddy's project was "absurd"; of course "girls didn't do such things" when Mrs. Payton was a young lady;--still, why not let Fred find out by experience how foolish her scheme of self-support was?
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Somehow or other he did "put the office business through"; but the persuading of Mrs. Payton was a job of many days.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So far as opinions went, he had to concede almost everything; of course Freddy's project was "absurd"; of course "girls didn't do such things" when Mrs. Payton was a young lady;--still, why not let Fred find out by experience how foolish her scheme of self-support was?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Somehow or other he did "put the office business through"; but the persuading of Mrs. Payton was a job of many days.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading So far as opinions went, he had to concede almost everything; of course Freddy's project was "absurd"; of course "girls didn't do such things" when Mrs. Payton was a young lady;--still, why not let Fred find out by experience how foolish her scheme of self-support was?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What does Mr. Maitland say to it?"
at the time that
From this reading So far as opinions went, he had to concede almost everything; of course Freddy's project was "absurd"; of course "girls didn't do such things" when Mrs. Payton was a young lady;--still, why not let Fred find out by experience how foolish her scheme of self-support was?
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading So far as opinions went, he had to concede almost everything; of course Freddy's project was "absurd"; of course "girls didn't do such things" when Mrs. Payton was a young lady;--still, why not let Fred find out by experience how foolish her scheme of self-support was?
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading So far as opinions went, he had to concede almost everything; of course Freddy's project was "absurd"; of course "girls didn't do such things" when Mrs. Payton was a young lady;--still, why not let Fred find out by experience how foolish her scheme of self-support was?
