Chapter V

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

From this reading Brown was no sooner lodged in his doleful habitation, and a little recovered from his first surprise, than he sat down and wrote his friend Stock the whole history of the transaction.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Mr. Stock, who had long known the exceeding lightness and dissipation of his mind, did not so utterly disbelieve the story as all the other creditors did.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading To speak the truth, Stock was the only one among them who had good sense enough to know, that a man may be completely ruined, both in what relates to his property and his soul, without committing Old Bailey crimes.

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

From this reading Brown was no sooner lodged in his doleful habitation, and a little recovered from his first surprise, than he sat down and wrote his friend Stock the whole history of the transaction.

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

From this reading He well knew that idleness, vanity, and the love of _pleasure_, as it is falsely called, will bring a man to a morsel of bread, as surely as those things which are reckoned much greater sins, and that they undermine his principles as certainly, though not quite so fast.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Mr. Stock, who had long known the exceeding lightness and dissipation of his mind, did not so utterly disbelieve the story as all the other creditors did.

United States singer (1918-1990)

From this reading To speak the truth, Stock was the only one among them who had good sense enough to know, that a man may be completely ruined, both in what relates to his property and his soul, without committing Old Bailey crimes.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading To speak the truth, Stock was the only one among them who had good sense enough to know, that a man may be completely ruined, both in what relates to his property and his soul, without committing Old Bailey crimes.

the two together, not just one

From this reading To speak the truth, Stock was the only one among them who had good sense enough to know, that a man may be completely ruined, both in what relates to his property and his soul, without committing Old Bailey crimes.

food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked

From this reading He well knew that idleness, vanity, and the love of _pleasure_, as it is falsely called, will bring a man to a morsel of bread, as surely as those things which are reckoned much greater sins, and that they undermine his principles as certainly, though not quite so fast.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading He well knew that idleness, vanity, and the love of _pleasure_, as it is falsely called, will bring a man to a morsel of bread, as surely as those things which are reckoned much greater sins, and that they undermine his principles as certainly, though not quite so fast.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading JACK BROWN IN PRISON.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He well knew that idleness, vanity, and the love of _pleasure_, as it is falsely called, will bring a man to a morsel of bread, as surely as those things which are reckoned much greater sins, and that they undermine his principles as certainly, though not quite so fast.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading He well knew that idleness, vanity, and the love of _pleasure_, as it is falsely called, will bring a man to a morsel of bread, as surely as those things which are reckoned much greater sins, and that they undermine his principles as certainly, though not quite so fast.

inflected form of “commit” — perform an act, usually with a negative connotation

From this reading To speak the truth, Stock was the only one among them who had good sense enough to know, that a man may be completely ruined, both in what relates to his property and his soul, without committing Old Bailey crimes.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading To speak the truth, Stock was the only one among them who had good sense enough to know, that a man may be completely ruined, both in what relates to his property and his soul, without committing Old Bailey crimes.

plural of “creditor” — a person to whom money is owed by a debtor; someone to whom an obligation exists

From this reading Mr. Stock, who had long known the exceeding lightness and dissipation of his mind, did not so utterly disbelieve the story as all the other creditors did.

plural of “crime” — (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading To speak the truth, Stock was the only one among them who had good sense enough to know, that a man may be completely ruined, both in what relates to his property and his soul, without committing Old Bailey crimes.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Mr. Stock, who had long known the exceeding lightness and dissipation of his mind, did not so utterly disbelieve the story as all the other creditors did.

reject as false; refuse to accept

From this reading Mr. Stock, who had long known the exceeding lightness and dissipation of his mind, did not so utterly disbelieve the story as all the other creditors did.

breaking up and scattering by dispersion

From this reading Mr. Stock, who had long known the exceeding lightness and dissipation of his mind, did not so utterly disbelieve the story as all the other creditors did.

filled with or evoking sadness

From this reading Brown was no sooner lodged in his doleful habitation, and a little recovered from his first surprise, than he sat down and wrote his friend Stock the whole history of the transaction.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Brown was no sooner lodged in his doleful habitation, and a little recovered from his first surprise, than he sat down and wrote his friend Stock the whole history of the transaction.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading To speak the truth, Stock was the only one among them who had good sense enough to know, that a man may be completely ruined, both in what relates to his property and his soul, without committing Old Bailey crimes.

far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree

From this reading Mr. Stock, who had long known the exceeding lightness and dissipation of his mind, did not so utterly disbelieve the story as all the other creditors did.

in an insincerely false manner

From this reading He well knew that idleness, vanity, and the love of _pleasure_, as it is falsely called, will bring a man to a morsel of bread, as surely as those things which are reckoned much greater sins, and that they undermine his principles as certainly, though not quite so fast.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading He well knew that idleness, vanity, and the love of _pleasure_, as it is falsely called, will bring a man to a morsel of bread, as surely as those things which are reckoned much greater sins, and that they undermine his principles as certainly, though not quite so fast.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Brown was no sooner lodged in his doleful habitation, and a little recovered from his first surprise, than he sat down and wrote his friend Stock the whole history of the transaction.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Brown was no sooner lodged in his doleful habitation, and a little recovered from his first surprise, than he sat down and wrote his friend Stock the whole history of the transaction.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Brown was no sooner lodged in his doleful habitation, and a little recovered from his first surprise, than he sat down and wrote his friend Stock the whole history of the transaction.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading To speak the truth, Stock was the only one among them who had good sense enough to know, that a man may be completely ruined, both in what relates to his property and his soul, without committing Old Bailey crimes.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading He well knew that idleness, vanity, and the love of _pleasure_, as it is falsely called, will bring a man to a morsel of bread, as surely as those things which are reckoned much greater sins, and that they undermine his principles as certainly, though not quite so fast.

the native habitat or home of an animal or plant

From this reading Brown was no sooner lodged in his doleful habitation, and a little recovered from his first surprise, than he sat down and wrote his friend Stock the whole history of the transaction.

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

From this reading Mr. Stock, who had long known the exceeding lightness and dissipation of his mind, did not so utterly disbelieve the story as all the other creditors did.

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

From this reading Brown was no sooner lodged in his doleful habitation, and a little recovered from his first surprise, than he sat down and wrote his friend Stock the whole history of the transaction.

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

From this reading Brown was no sooner lodged in his doleful habitation, and a little recovered from his first surprise, than he sat down and wrote his friend Stock the whole history of the transaction.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading Brown was no sooner lodged in his doleful habitation, and a little recovered from his first surprise, than he sat down and wrote his friend Stock the whole history of the transaction.

having no employment

From this reading He well knew that idleness, vanity, and the love of _pleasure_, as it is falsely called, will bring a man to a morsel of bread, as surely as those things which are reckoned much greater sins, and that they undermine his principles as certainly, though not quite so fast.

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

From this reading JACK BROWN IN PRISON.

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

From this reading He well knew that idleness, vanity, and the love of _pleasure_, as it is falsely called, will bring a man to a morsel of bread, as surely as those things which are reckoned much greater sins, and that they undermine his principles as certainly, though not quite so fast.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He well knew that idleness, vanity, and the love of _pleasure_, as it is falsely called, will bring a man to a morsel of bread, as surely as those things which are reckoned much greater sins, and that they undermine his principles as certainly, though not quite so fast.

a small worthless amount

From this reading JACK BROWN IN PRISON.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He well knew that idleness, vanity, and the love of _pleasure_, as it is falsely called, will bring a man to a morsel of bread, as surely as those things which are reckoned much greater sins, and that they undermine his principles as certainly, though not quite so fast.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading To speak the truth, Stock was the only one among them who had good sense enough to know, that a man may be completely ruined, both in what relates to his property and his soul, without committing Old Bailey crimes.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Mr. Stock, who had long known the exceeding lightness and dissipation of his mind, did not so utterly disbelieve the story as all the other creditors did.

a feeling of joy and pride

From this reading Mr. Stock, who had long known the exceeding lightness and dissipation of his mind, did not so utterly disbelieve the story as all the other creditors did.

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

From this reading Brown was no sooner lodged in his doleful habitation, and a little recovered from his first surprise, than he sat down and wrote his friend Stock the whole history of the transaction.

past form of “lodge” — be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading Brown was no sooner lodged in his doleful habitation, and a little recovered from his first surprise, than he sat down and wrote his friend Stock the whole history of the transaction.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Mr. Stock, who had long known the exceeding lightness and dissipation of his mind, did not so utterly disbelieve the story as all the other creditors did.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading He well knew that idleness, vanity, and the love of _pleasure_, as it is falsely called, will bring a man to a morsel of bread, as surely as those things which are reckoned much greater sins, and that they undermine his principles as certainly, though not quite so fast.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading To speak the truth, Stock was the only one among them who had good sense enough to know, that a man may be completely ruined, both in what relates to his property and his soul, without committing Old Bailey crimes.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading To speak the truth, Stock was the only one among them who had good sense enough to know, that a man may be completely ruined, both in what relates to his property and his soul, without committing Old Bailey crimes.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Mr. Stock, who had long known the exceeding lightness and dissipation of his mind, did not so utterly disbelieve the story as all the other creditors did.

a small quantity of anything

From this reading He well knew that idleness, vanity, and the love of _pleasure_, as it is falsely called, will bring a man to a morsel of bread, as surely as those things which are reckoned much greater sins, and that they undermine his principles as certainly, though not quite so fast.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Stock, who had long known the exceeding lightness and dissipation of his mind, did not so utterly disbelieve the story as all the other creditors did.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He well knew that idleness, vanity, and the love of _pleasure_, as it is falsely called, will bring a man to a morsel of bread, as surely as those things which are reckoned much greater sins, and that they undermine his principles as certainly, though not quite so fast.

not any; not one

From this reading Brown was no sooner lodged in his doleful habitation, and a little recovered from his first surprise, than he sat down and wrote his friend Stock the whole history of the transaction.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mr. Stock, who had long known the exceeding lightness and dissipation of his mind, did not so utterly disbelieve the story as all the other creditors did.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Brown was no sooner lodged in his doleful habitation, and a little recovered from his first surprise, than he sat down and wrote his friend Stock the whole history of the transaction.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading To speak the truth, Stock was the only one among them who had good sense enough to know, that a man may be completely ruined, both in what relates to his property and his soul, without committing Old Bailey crimes.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading To speak the truth, Stock was the only one among them who had good sense enough to know, that a man may be completely ruined, both in what relates to his property and his soul, without committing Old Bailey crimes.

and nothing more

From this reading To speak the truth, Stock was the only one among them who had good sense enough to know, that a man may be completely ruined, both in what relates to his property and his soul, without committing Old Bailey crimes.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Mr. Stock, who had long known the exceeding lightness and dissipation of his mind, did not so utterly disbelieve the story as all the other creditors did.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading He well knew that idleness, vanity, and the love of _pleasure_, as it is falsely called, will bring a man to a morsel of bread, as surely as those things which are reckoned much greater sins, and that they undermine his principles as certainly, though not quite so fast.

plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading He well knew that idleness, vanity, and the love of _pleasure_, as it is falsely called, will bring a man to a morsel of bread, as surely as those things which are reckoned much greater sins, and that they undermine his principles as certainly, though not quite so fast.

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading JACK BROWN IN PRISON.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading To speak the truth, Stock was the only one among them who had good sense enough to know, that a man may be completely ruined, both in what relates to his property and his soul, without committing Old Bailey crimes.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading He well knew that idleness, vanity, and the love of _pleasure_, as it is falsely called, will bring a man to a morsel of bread, as surely as those things which are reckoned much greater sins, and that they undermine his principles as certainly, though not quite so fast.

past form of “reckon” — expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading He well knew that idleness, vanity, and the love of _pleasure_, as it is falsely called, will bring a man to a morsel of bread, as surely as those things which are reckoned much greater sins, and that they undermine his principles as certainly, though not quite so fast.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading Brown was no sooner lodged in his doleful habitation, and a little recovered from his first surprise, than he sat down and wrote his friend Stock the whole history of the transaction.

third-person singular of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading To speak the truth, Stock was the only one among them who had good sense enough to know, that a man may be completely ruined, both in what relates to his property and his soul, without committing Old Bailey crimes.

destroyed physically or morally

From this reading To speak the truth, Stock was the only one among them who had good sense enough to know, that a man may be completely ruined, both in what relates to his property and his soul, without committing Old Bailey crimes.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Brown was no sooner lodged in his doleful habitation, and a little recovered from his first surprise, than he sat down and wrote his friend Stock the whole history of the transaction.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading To speak the truth, Stock was the only one among them who had good sense enough to know, that a man may be completely ruined, both in what relates to his property and his soul, without committing Old Bailey crimes.

plural of “sin” — estrangement from god

From this reading He well knew that idleness, vanity, and the love of _pleasure_, as it is falsely called, will bring a man to a morsel of bread, as surely as those things which are reckoned much greater sins, and that they undermine his principles as certainly, though not quite so fast.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Mr. Stock, who had long known the exceeding lightness and dissipation of his mind, did not so utterly disbelieve the story as all the other creditors did.

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading Brown was no sooner lodged in his doleful habitation, and a little recovered from his first surprise, than he sat down and wrote his friend Stock the whole history of the transaction.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading To speak the truth, Stock was the only one among them who had good sense enough to know, that a man may be completely ruined, both in what relates to his property and his soul, without committing Old Bailey crimes.

express in speech

From this reading To speak the truth, Stock was the only one among them who had good sense enough to know, that a man may be completely ruined, both in what relates to his property and his soul, without committing Old Bailey crimes.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading Brown was no sooner lodged in his doleful habitation, and a little recovered from his first surprise, than he sat down and wrote his friend Stock the whole history of the transaction.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Mr. Stock, who had long known the exceeding lightness and dissipation of his mind, did not so utterly disbelieve the story as all the other creditors did.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading He well knew that idleness, vanity, and the love of _pleasure_, as it is falsely called, will bring a man to a morsel of bread, as surely as those things which are reckoned much greater sins, and that they undermine his principles as certainly, though not quite so fast.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading Brown was no sooner lodged in his doleful habitation, and a little recovered from his first surprise, than he sat down and wrote his friend Stock the whole history of the transaction.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Brown was no sooner lodged in his doleful habitation, and a little recovered from his first surprise, than he sat down and wrote his friend Stock the whole history of the transaction.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading To speak the truth, Stock was the only one among them who had good sense enough to know, that a man may be completely ruined, both in what relates to his property and his soul, without committing Old Bailey crimes.

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

From this reading Brown was no sooner lodged in his doleful habitation, and a little recovered from his first surprise, than he sat down and wrote his friend Stock the whole history of the transaction.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading To speak the truth, Stock was the only one among them who had good sense enough to know, that a man may be completely ruined, both in what relates to his property and his soul, without committing Old Bailey crimes.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He well knew that idleness, vanity, and the love of _pleasure_, as it is falsely called, will bring a man to a morsel of bread, as surely as those things which are reckoned much greater sins, and that they undermine his principles as certainly, though not quite so fast.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading He well knew that idleness, vanity, and the love of _pleasure_, as it is falsely called, will bring a man to a morsel of bread, as surely as those things which are reckoned much greater sins, and that they undermine his principles as certainly, though not quite so fast.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading He well knew that idleness, vanity, and the love of _pleasure_, as it is falsely called, will bring a man to a morsel of bread, as surely as those things which are reckoned much greater sins, and that they undermine his principles as certainly, though not quite so fast.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He well knew that idleness, vanity, and the love of _pleasure_, as it is falsely called, will bring a man to a morsel of bread, as surely as those things which are reckoned much greater sins, and that they undermine his principles as certainly, though not quite so fast.

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

From this reading To speak the truth, Stock was the only one among them who had good sense enough to know, that a man may be completely ruined, both in what relates to his property and his soul, without committing Old Bailey crimes.

the act of transacting within or between groups (as carrying on commercial activities)

From this reading Brown was no sooner lodged in his doleful habitation, and a little recovered from his first surprise, than he sat down and wrote his friend Stock the whole history of the transaction.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading To speak the truth, Stock was the only one among them who had good sense enough to know, that a man may be completely ruined, both in what relates to his property and his soul, without committing Old Bailey crimes.

destroy property or hinder normal operations

From this reading He well knew that idleness, vanity, and the love of _pleasure_, as it is falsely called, will bring a man to a morsel of bread, as surely as those things which are reckoned much greater sins, and that they undermine his principles as certainly, though not quite so fast.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Mr. Stock, who had long known the exceeding lightness and dissipation of his mind, did not so utterly disbelieve the story as all the other creditors did.

feelings of excessive pride

From this reading He well knew that idleness, vanity, and the love of _pleasure_, as it is falsely called, will bring a man to a morsel of bread, as surely as those things which are reckoned much greater sins, and that they undermine his principles as certainly, though not quite so fast.

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

From this reading Brown was no sooner lodged in his doleful habitation, and a little recovered from his first surprise, than he sat down and wrote his friend Stock the whole history of the transaction.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading He well knew that idleness, vanity, and the love of _pleasure_, as it is falsely called, will bring a man to a morsel of bread, as surely as those things which are reckoned much greater sins, and that they undermine his principles as certainly, though not quite so fast.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading To speak the truth, Stock was the only one among them who had good sense enough to know, that a man may be completely ruined, both in what relates to his property and his soul, without committing Old Bailey crimes.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading He well knew that idleness, vanity, and the love of _pleasure_, as it is falsely called, will bring a man to a morsel of bread, as surely as those things which are reckoned much greater sins, and that they undermine his principles as certainly, though not quite so fast.

which person or people

From this reading Mr. Stock, who had long known the exceeding lightness and dissipation of his mind, did not so utterly disbelieve the story as all the other creditors did.

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

From this reading Brown was no sooner lodged in his doleful habitation, and a little recovered from his first surprise, than he sat down and wrote his friend Stock the whole history of the transaction.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading He well knew that idleness, vanity, and the love of _pleasure_, as it is falsely called, will bring a man to a morsel of bread, as surely as those things which are reckoned much greater sins, and that they undermine his principles as certainly, though not quite so fast.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading To speak the truth, Stock was the only one among them who had good sense enough to know, that a man may be completely ruined, both in what relates to his property and his soul, without committing Old Bailey crimes.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading Brown was no sooner lodged in his doleful habitation, and a little recovered from his first surprise, than he sat down and wrote his friend Stock the whole history of the transaction.