used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A man of that wealth would scarcely try to steal another man's title.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading His calmness last night was something extraordinary, and I am convinced that, provided this story is true, he has told it against his will."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading His calmness last night was something extraordinary, and I am convinced that, provided this story is true, he has told it against his will."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I have heard it said that he is worth from two to three millions," Philip Smerdon said to his friend the next morning, when Penlyn had, for the sixth or seventh time, repeated the whole of the conversation between him and Cundall.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "A man of that wealth would scarcely try to steal another man's title.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Yet he must either be mistaken or mad."
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "I have heard it said that he is worth from two to three millions," Philip Smerdon said to his friend the next morning, when Penlyn had, for the sixth or seventh time, repeated the whole of the conversation between him and Cundall.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "He may be mistaken--I must hope he is--but he is certainly not mad.
calmnessnounUS /ˈkɑːmnəs/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading His calmness last night was something extraordinary, and I am convinced that, provided this story is true, he has told it against his will."
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "He may be mistaken--I must hope he is--but he is certainly not mad.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading "I have heard it said that he is worth from two to three millions," Philip Smerdon said to his friend the next morning, when Penlyn had, for the sixth or seventh time, repeated the whole of the conversation between him and Cundall.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading His calmness last night was something extraordinary, and I am convinced that, provided this story is true, he has told it against his will."
Cundall
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From this reading "I have heard it said that he is worth from two to three millions," Philip Smerdon said to his friend the next morning, when Penlyn had, for the sixth or seventh time, repeated the whole of the conversation between him and Cundall.
one or the other of two
From this reading Yet he must either be mistaken or mad."
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading His calmness last night was something extraordinary, and I am convinced that, provided this story is true, he has told it against his will."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I have heard it said that he is worth from two to three millions," Philip Smerdon said to his friend the next morning, when Penlyn had, for the sixth or seventh time, repeated the whole of the conversation between him and Cundall.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "I have heard it said that he is worth from two to three millions," Philip Smerdon said to his friend the next morning, when Penlyn had, for the sixth or seventh time, repeated the whole of the conversation between him and Cundall.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I have heard it said that he is worth from two to three millions," Philip Smerdon said to his friend the next morning, when Penlyn had, for the sixth or seventh time, repeated the whole of the conversation between him and Cundall.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I have heard it said that he is worth from two to three millions," Philip Smerdon said to his friend the next morning, when Penlyn had, for the sixth or seventh time, repeated the whole of the conversation between him and Cundall.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His calmness last night was something extraordinary, and I am convinced that, provided this story is true, he has told it against his will."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have heard it said that he is worth from two to three millions," Philip Smerdon said to his friend the next morning, when Penlyn had, for the sixth or seventh time, repeated the whole of the conversation between him and Cundall.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I have heard it said that he is worth from two to three millions," Philip Smerdon said to his friend the next morning, when Penlyn had, for the sixth or seventh time, repeated the whole of the conversation between him and Cundall.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "I have heard it said that he is worth from two to three millions," Philip Smerdon said to his friend the next morning, when Penlyn had, for the sixth or seventh time, repeated the whole of the conversation between him and Cundall.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I have heard it said that he is worth from two to three millions," Philip Smerdon said to his friend the next morning, when Penlyn had, for the sixth or seventh time, repeated the whole of the conversation between him and Cundall.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I have heard it said that he is worth from two to three millions," Philip Smerdon said to his friend the next morning, when Penlyn had, for the sixth or seventh time, repeated the whole of the conversation between him and Cundall.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "He may be mistaken--I must hope he is--but he is certainly not mad.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I have heard it said that he is worth from two to three millions," Philip Smerdon said to his friend the next morning, when Penlyn had, for the sixth or seventh time, repeated the whole of the conversation between him and Cundall.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I have heard it said that he is worth from two to three millions," Philip Smerdon said to his friend the next morning, when Penlyn had, for the sixth or seventh time, repeated the whole of the conversation between him and Cundall.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I have heard it said that he is worth from two to three millions," Philip Smerdon said to his friend the next morning, when Penlyn had, for the sixth or seventh time, repeated the whole of the conversation between him and Cundall.
immediately past
From this reading His calmness last night was something extraordinary, and I am convinced that, provided this story is true, he has told it against his will."
roused to anger
From this reading Yet he must either be mistaken or mad."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "A man of that wealth would scarcely try to steal another man's title.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "A man of that wealth would scarcely try to steal another man's title.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "He may be mistaken--I must hope he is--but he is certainly not mad.
millionsnounUS /ˈmɪljənz/
plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading "I have heard it said that he is worth from two to three millions," Philip Smerdon said to his friend the next morning, when Penlyn had, for the sixth or seventh time, repeated the whole of the conversation between him and Cundall.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading Yet he must either be mistaken or mad."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "I have heard it said that he is worth from two to three millions," Philip Smerdon said to his friend the next morning, when Penlyn had, for the sixth or seventh time, repeated the whole of the conversation between him and Cundall.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Yet he must either be mistaken or mad."
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "I have heard it said that he is worth from two to three millions," Philip Smerdon said to his friend the next morning, when Penlyn had, for the sixth or seventh time, repeated the whole of the conversation between him and Cundall.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading His calmness last night was something extraordinary, and I am convinced that, provided this story is true, he has told it against his will."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "He may be mistaken--I must hope he is--but he is certainly not mad.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I have heard it said that he is worth from two to three millions," Philip Smerdon said to his friend the next morning, when Penlyn had, for the sixth or seventh time, repeated the whole of the conversation between him and Cundall.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I have heard it said that he is worth from two to three millions," Philip Smerdon said to his friend the next morning, when Penlyn had, for the sixth or seventh time, repeated the whole of the conversation between him and Cundall.
Penlyn
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From this reading "I have heard it said that he is worth from two to three millions," Philip Smerdon said to his friend the next morning, when Penlyn had, for the sixth or seventh time, repeated the whole of the conversation between him and Cundall.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading "I have heard it said that he is worth from two to three millions," Philip Smerdon said to his friend the next morning, when Penlyn had, for the sixth or seventh time, repeated the whole of the conversation between him and Cundall.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading His calmness last night was something extraordinary, and I am convinced that, provided this story is true, he has told it against his will."
recurring again and again
From this reading "I have heard it said that he is worth from two to three millions," Philip Smerdon said to his friend the next morning, when Penlyn had, for the sixth or seventh time, repeated the whole of the conversation between him and Cundall.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I have heard it said that he is worth from two to three millions," Philip Smerdon said to his friend the next morning, when Penlyn had, for the sixth or seventh time, repeated the whole of the conversation between him and Cundall.
only a very short time before
From this reading "A man of that wealth would scarcely try to steal another man's title.
seventhadjectiveUS /ˈsevənθ/
coming next after the sixth and just before the eighth in position
From this reading "I have heard it said that he is worth from two to three millions," Philip Smerdon said to his friend the next morning, when Penlyn had, for the sixth or seventh time, repeated the whole of the conversation between him and Cundall.
sixthadjectiveUS /sɪksθ/
coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position
From this reading "I have heard it said that he is worth from two to three millions," Philip Smerdon said to his friend the next morning, when Penlyn had, for the sixth or seventh time, repeated the whole of the conversation between him and Cundall.
Smerdon
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From this reading "I have heard it said that he is worth from two to three millions," Philip Smerdon said to his friend the next morning, when Penlyn had, for the sixth or seventh time, repeated the whole of the conversation between him and Cundall.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading His calmness last night was something extraordinary, and I am convinced that, provided this story is true, he has told it against his will."
stealverbUS /stiːl/
take without the owner's consent
From this reading "A man of that wealth would scarcely try to steal another man's title.
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 His calmness last night was something extraordinary, and I am convinced that, provided this story is true, he has told it against his will."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I have heard it said that he is worth from two to three millions," Philip Smerdon said to his friend the next morning, when Penlyn had, for the sixth or seventh time, repeated the whole of the conversation between him and Cundall.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I have heard it said that he is worth from two to three millions," Philip Smerdon said to his friend the next morning, when Penlyn had, for the sixth or seventh time, repeated the whole of the conversation between him and Cundall.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading His calmness last night was something extraordinary, and I am convinced that, provided this story is true, he has told it against his will."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "I have heard it said that he is worth from two to three millions," Philip Smerdon said to his friend the next morning, when Penlyn had, for the sixth or seventh time, repeated the whole of the conversation between him and Cundall.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "I have heard it said that he is worth from two to three millions," Philip Smerdon said to his friend the next morning, when Penlyn had, for the sixth or seventh time, repeated the whole of the conversation between him and Cundall.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading "A man of that wealth would scarcely try to steal another man's title.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I have heard it said that he is worth from two to three millions," Philip Smerdon said to his friend the next morning, when Penlyn had, for the sixth or seventh time, repeated the whole of the conversation between him and Cundall.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading His calmness last night was something extraordinary, and I am convinced that, provided this story is true, he has told it against his will."
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading His calmness last night was something extraordinary, and I am convinced that, provided this story is true, he has told it against his will."
make an effort or attempt
From this reading "A man of that wealth would scarcely try to steal another man's title.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "I have heard it said that he is worth from two to three millions," Philip Smerdon said to his friend the next morning, when Penlyn had, for the sixth or seventh time, repeated the whole of the conversation between him and Cundall.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His calmness last night was something extraordinary, and I am convinced that, provided this story is true, he has told it against his will."
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading "A man of that wealth would scarcely try to steal another man's title.
at the time that
From this reading "I have heard it said that he is worth from two to three millions," Philip Smerdon said to his friend the next morning, when Penlyn had, for the sixth or seventh time, repeated the whole of the conversation between him and Cundall.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading "I have heard it said that he is worth from two to three millions," Philip Smerdon said to his friend the next morning, when Penlyn had, for the sixth or seventh time, repeated the whole of the conversation between him and Cundall.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading His calmness last night was something extraordinary, and I am convinced that, provided this story is true, he has told it against his will."
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading "I have heard it said that he is worth from two to three millions," Philip Smerdon said to his friend the next morning, when Penlyn had, for the sixth or seventh time, repeated the whole of the conversation between him and Cundall.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "A man of that wealth would scarcely try to steal another man's title.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet he must either be mistaken or mad."
