150
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From this reading At the end, when the value of every lot, stick, and warrant had been realised, and the creditors satisfied, a sum representing perhaps £150 a year was secured to us, and with this, and the despatch-box, we committed ourselves to the future.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At the end, when the value of every lot, stick, and warrant had been realised, and the creditors satisfied, a sum representing perhaps £150 a year was secured to us, and with this, and the despatch-box, we committed ourselves to the future.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading It appeared that my Uncle Jenico’s inventions had always been more creditable than profitable to him, and this for the reason that unattainable capital was necessary to their working.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Uncle Jenico took cheap lodgings for us in the town, and for two or three months was busy flitting between Ipswich and London winding up my father’s estate.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Given a few hundreds, he was confident that he could make thousands out of any one of them.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It appeared that my Uncle Jenico’s inventions had always been more creditable than profitable to him, and this for the reason that unattainable capital was necessary to their working.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the end, when the value of every lot, stick, and warrant had been realised, and the creditors satisfied, a sum representing perhaps £150 a year was secured to us, and with this, and the despatch-box, we committed ourselves to the future.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading It turned out not so badly, yet pretty badly.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading At the end, when the value of every lot, stick, and warrant had been realised, and the creditors satisfied, a sum representing perhaps £150 a year was secured to us, and with this, and the despatch-box, we committed ourselves to the future.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Uncle Jenico took cheap lodgings for us in the town, and for two or three months was busy flitting between Ipswich and London winding up my father’s estate.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Uncle Jenico took cheap lodgings for us in the town, and for two or three months was busy flitting between Ipswich and London winding up my father’s estate.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading It appeared that my Uncle Jenico’s inventions had always been more creditable than profitable to him, and this for the reason that unattainable capital was necessary to their working.
cheapadjectiveUS /tʃiːp/
relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading Uncle Jenico took cheap lodgings for us in the town, and for two or three months was busy flitting between Ipswich and London winding up my father’s estate.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading At the end, when the value of every lot, stick, and warrant had been realised, and the creditors satisfied, a sum representing perhaps £150 a year was secured to us, and with this, and the despatch-box, we committed ourselves to the future.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading Given a few hundreds, he was confident that he could make thousands out of any one of them.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Given a few hundreds, he was confident that he could make thousands out of any one of them.
creditableadjectiveUS /ˈkredətəbəl/
worthy of often limited commendation
From this reading It appeared that my Uncle Jenico’s inventions had always been more creditable than profitable to him, and this for the reason that unattainable capital was necessary to their working.
creditorsnounUS /ˈkredɪtərz/
plural of “creditor” — a person to whom money is owed by a debtor; someone to whom an obligation exists
From this reading At the end, when the value of every lot, stick, and warrant had been realised, and the creditors satisfied, a sum representing perhaps £150 a year was secured to us, and with this, and the despatch-box, we committed ourselves to the future.
despatch-box
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At the end, when the value of every lot, stick, and warrant had been realised, and the creditors satisfied, a sum representing perhaps £150 a year was secured to us, and with this, and the despatch-box, we committed ourselves to the future.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading At the end, when the value of every lot, stick, and warrant had been realised, and the creditors satisfied, a sum representing perhaps £150 a year was secured to us, and with this, and the despatch-box, we committed ourselves to the future.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading Uncle Jenico took cheap lodgings for us in the town, and for two or three months was busy flitting between Ipswich and London winding up my father’s estate.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading At the end, when the value of every lot, stick, and warrant had been realised, and the creditors satisfied, a sum representing perhaps £150 a year was secured to us, and with this, and the despatch-box, we committed ourselves to the future.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Uncle Jenico took cheap lodgings for us in the town, and for two or three months was busy flitting between Ipswich and London winding up my father’s estate.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Given a few hundreds, he was confident that he could make thousands out of any one of them.
flittingverbUS /ˈflɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “flit” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading Uncle Jenico took cheap lodgings for us in the town, and for two or three months was busy flitting between Ipswich and London winding up my father’s estate.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Uncle Jenico took cheap lodgings for us in the town, and for two or three months was busy flitting between Ipswich and London winding up my father’s estate.
yet to be or coming
From this reading At the end, when the value of every lot, stick, and warrant had been realised, and the creditors satisfied, a sum representing perhaps £150 a year was secured to us, and with this, and the despatch-box, we committed ourselves to the future.
GivenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Given a few hundreds, he was confident that he could make thousands out of any one of them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At the end, when the value of every lot, stick, and warrant had been realised, and the creditors satisfied, a sum representing perhaps £150 a year was secured to us, and with this, and the despatch-box, we committed ourselves to the future.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Given a few hundreds, he was confident that he could make thousands out of any one of them.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It appeared that my Uncle Jenico’s inventions had always been more creditable than profitable to him, and this for the reason that unattainable capital was necessary to their working.
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading Given a few hundreds, he was confident that he could make thousands out of any one of them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Uncle Jenico took cheap lodgings for us in the town, and for two or three months was busy flitting between Ipswich and London winding up my father’s estate.
inventionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈvenʃənz/
plural of “invention” — the creation of something in the mind
From this reading It appeared that my Uncle Jenico’s inventions had always been more creditable than profitable to him, and this for the reason that unattainable capital was necessary to their working.
Ipswich
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From this reading Uncle Jenico took cheap lodgings for us in the town, and for two or three months was busy flitting between Ipswich and London winding up my father’s estate.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It turned out not so badly, yet pretty badly.
Jenico
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From this reading Uncle Jenico took cheap lodgings for us in the town, and for two or three months was busy flitting between Ipswich and London winding up my father’s estate.
Jenico's
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From this reading It appeared that my Uncle Jenico’s inventions had always been more creditable than profitable to him, and this for the reason that unattainable capital was necessary to their working.
lodgingsnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋz/
temporary living quarters
From this reading Uncle Jenico took cheap lodgings for us in the town, and for two or three months was busy flitting between Ipswich and London winding up my father’s estate.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Uncle Jenico took cheap lodgings for us in the town, and for two or three months was busy flitting between Ipswich and London winding up my father’s estate.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading At the end, when the value of every lot, stick, and warrant had been realised, and the creditors satisfied, a sum representing perhaps £150 a year was secured to us, and with this, and the despatch-box, we committed ourselves to the future.
engage in
From this reading Given a few hundreds, he was confident that he could make thousands out of any one of them.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Uncle Jenico took cheap lodgings for us in the town, and for two or three months was busy flitting between Ipswich and London winding up my father’s estate.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It appeared that my Uncle Jenico’s inventions had always been more creditable than profitable to him, and this for the reason that unattainable capital was necessary to their working.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Uncle Jenico took cheap lodgings for us in the town, and for two or three months was busy flitting between Ipswich and London winding up my father’s estate.
absolutely essential
From this reading It appeared that my Uncle Jenico’s inventions had always been more creditable than profitable to him, and this for the reason that unattainable capital was necessary to their working.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It turned out not so badly, yet pretty badly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the end, when the value of every lot, stick, and warrant had been realised, and the creditors satisfied, a sum representing perhaps £150 a year was secured to us, and with this, and the despatch-box, we committed ourselves to the future.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Given a few hundreds, he was confident that he could make thousands out of any one of them.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Uncle Jenico took cheap lodgings for us in the town, and for two or three months was busy flitting between Ipswich and London winding up my father’s estate.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading At the end, when the value of every lot, stick, and warrant had been realised, and the creditors satisfied, a sum representing perhaps £150 a year was secured to us, and with this, and the despatch-box, we committed ourselves to the future.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It turned out not so badly, yet pretty badly.
by chance
From this reading At the end, when the value of every lot, stick, and warrant had been realised, and the creditors satisfied, a sum representing perhaps £150 a year was secured to us, and with this, and the despatch-box, we committed ourselves to the future.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading It turned out not so badly, yet pretty badly.
profitableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːfətəbəl/
yielding material gain or profit
From this reading It appeared that my Uncle Jenico’s inventions had always been more creditable than profitable to him, and this for the reason that unattainable capital was necessary to their working.
realisedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading At the end, when the value of every lot, stick, and warrant had been realised, and the creditors satisfied, a sum representing perhaps £150 a year was secured to us, and with this, and the despatch-box, we committed ourselves to the future.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading It appeared that my Uncle Jenico’s inventions had always been more creditable than profitable to him, and this for the reason that unattainable capital was necessary to their working.
representingverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪŋ/
-ing form of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading At the end, when the value of every lot, stick, and warrant had been realised, and the creditors satisfied, a sum representing perhaps £150 a year was secured to us, and with this, and the despatch-box, we committed ourselves to the future.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading At the end, when the value of every lot, stick, and warrant had been realised, and the creditors satisfied, a sum representing perhaps £150 a year was secured to us, and with this, and the despatch-box, we committed ourselves to the future.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading At the end, when the value of every lot, stick, and warrant had been realised, and the creditors satisfied, a sum representing perhaps £150 a year was secured to us, and with this, and the despatch-box, we committed ourselves to the future.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It turned out not so badly, yet pretty badly.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading At the end, when the value of every lot, stick, and warrant had been realised, and the creditors satisfied, a sum representing perhaps £150 a year was secured to us, and with this, and the despatch-box, we committed ourselves to the future.
a quantity of money
From this reading At the end, when the value of every lot, stick, and warrant had been realised, and the creditors satisfied, a sum representing perhaps £150 a year was secured to us, and with this, and the despatch-box, we committed ourselves to the future.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It appeared that my Uncle Jenico’s inventions had always been more creditable than profitable to him, and this for the reason that unattainable capital was necessary to their working.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It appeared that my Uncle Jenico’s inventions had always been more creditable than profitable to him, and this for the reason that unattainable capital was necessary to their working.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Uncle Jenico took cheap lodgings for us in the town, and for two or three months was busy flitting between Ipswich and London winding up my father’s estate.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It appeared that my Uncle Jenico’s inventions had always been more creditable than profitable to him, and this for the reason that unattainable capital was necessary to their working.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Given a few hundreds, he was confident that he could make thousands out of any one of them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At the end, when the value of every lot, stick, and warrant had been realised, and the creditors satisfied, a sum representing perhaps £150 a year was secured to us, and with this, and the despatch-box, we committed ourselves to the future.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Given a few hundreds, he was confident that he could make thousands out of any one of them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Uncle Jenico took cheap lodgings for us in the town, and for two or three months was busy flitting between Ipswich and London winding up my father’s estate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At the end, when the value of every lot, stick, and warrant had been realised, and the creditors satisfied, a sum representing perhaps £150 a year was secured to us, and with this, and the despatch-box, we committed ourselves to the future.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Uncle Jenico took cheap lodgings for us in the town, and for two or three months was busy flitting between Ipswich and London winding up my father’s estate.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Uncle Jenico took cheap lodgings for us in the town, and for two or three months was busy flitting between Ipswich and London winding up my father’s estate.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading It turned out not so badly, yet pretty badly.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Uncle Jenico took cheap lodgings for us in the town, and for two or three months was busy flitting between Ipswich and London winding up my father’s estate.
unattainableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈteɪnəbəl/
impossible to achieve
From this reading It appeared that my Uncle Jenico’s inventions had always been more creditable than profitable to him, and this for the reason that unattainable capital was necessary to their working.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Uncle Jenico took cheap lodgings for us in the town, and for two or three months was busy flitting between Ipswich and London winding up my father’s estate.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Uncle Jenico took cheap lodgings for us in the town, and for two or three months was busy flitting between Ipswich and London winding up my father’s estate.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Uncle Jenico took cheap lodgings for us in the town, and for two or three months was busy flitting between Ipswich and London winding up my father’s estate.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading At the end, when the value of every lot, stick, and warrant had been realised, and the creditors satisfied, a sum representing perhaps £150 a year was secured to us, and with this, and the despatch-box, we committed ourselves to the future.
warrantnounUS /ˈwɔːrənt/
a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts
From this reading At the end, when the value of every lot, stick, and warrant had been realised, and the creditors satisfied, a sum representing perhaps £150 a year was secured to us, and with this, and the despatch-box, we committed ourselves to the future.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Uncle Jenico took cheap lodgings for us in the town, and for two or three months was busy flitting between Ipswich and London winding up my father’s estate.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading At the end, when the value of every lot, stick, and warrant had been realised, and the creditors satisfied, a sum representing perhaps £150 a year was secured to us, and with this, and the despatch-box, we committed ourselves to the future.
at the time that
From this reading At the end, when the value of every lot, stick, and warrant had been realised, and the creditors satisfied, a sum representing perhaps £150 a year was secured to us, and with this, and the despatch-box, we committed ourselves to the future.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading Uncle Jenico took cheap lodgings for us in the town, and for two or three months was busy flitting between Ipswich and London winding up my father’s estate.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At the end, when the value of every lot, stick, and warrant had been realised, and the creditors satisfied, a sum representing perhaps £150 a year was secured to us, and with this, and the despatch-box, we committed ourselves to the future.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading It appeared that my Uncle Jenico’s inventions had always been more creditable than profitable to him, and this for the reason that unattainable capital was necessary to their working.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading At the end, when the value of every lot, stick, and warrant had been realised, and the creditors satisfied, a sum representing perhaps £150 a year was secured to us, and with this, and the despatch-box, we committed ourselves to the future.
but in spite of that
From this reading It turned out not so badly, yet pretty badly.
