used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CLASH OF OPINIONS Mr. Job Legg, with a persistence inspired by private purpose, continued to impress upon Nelly Northover the radical truth that in this world you cannot have anything for nothing.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had preserved an attitude of manly resignation under his supreme disappointment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He varied the precept sometimes, and reminded her that we must not hope to have our cake and eat it too; and closer relations with Richard Gurd served to impress upon Mrs. Northover the value of these verities.
any thing at all
From this reading CLASH OF OPINIONS Mr. Job Legg, with a persistence inspired by private purpose, continued to impress upon Nelly Northover the radical truth that in this world you cannot have anything for nothing.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading He had preserved an attitude of manly resignation under his supreme disappointment.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading CLASH OF OPINIONS Mr. Job Legg, with a persistence inspired by private purpose, continued to impress upon Nelly Northover the radical truth that in this world you cannot have anything for nothing.
cakenounUS /keɪk/
a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)
From this reading He varied the precept sometimes, and reminded her that we must not hope to have our cake and eat it too; and closer relations with Richard Gurd served to impress upon Mrs. Northover the value of these verities.
cannot
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From this reading CLASH OF OPINIONS Mr. Job Legg, with a persistence inspired by private purpose, continued to impress upon Nelly Northover the radical truth that in this world you cannot have anything for nothing.
CLASHnounUS /klæʃ/
A violent confrontation or disagreement between opposing forces or factions.
From this reading CLASH OF OPINIONS Mr. Job Legg, with a persistence inspired by private purpose, continued to impress upon Nelly Northover the radical truth that in this world you cannot have anything for nothing.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading He varied the precept sometimes, and reminded her that we must not hope to have our cake and eat it too; and closer relations with Richard Gurd served to impress upon Mrs. Northover the value of these verities.
without stop or interruption
From this reading CLASH OF OPINIONS Mr. Job Legg, with a persistence inspired by private purpose, continued to impress upon Nelly Northover the radical truth that in this world you cannot have anything for nothing.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Nor did she resent them from Mr. Legg.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading He had preserved an attitude of manly resignation under his supreme disappointment.
take in solid food
From this reading He varied the precept sometimes, and reminded her that we must not hope to have our cake and eat it too; and closer relations with Richard Gurd served to impress upon Mrs. Northover the value of these verities.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading CLASH OF OPINIONS Mr. Job Legg, with a persistence inspired by private purpose, continued to impress upon Nelly Northover the radical truth that in this world you cannot have anything for nothing.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Nor did she resent them from Mr. Legg.
Gurd
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From this reading He varied the precept sometimes, and reminded her that we must not hope to have our cake and eat it too; and closer relations with Richard Gurd served to impress upon Mrs. Northover the value of these verities.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had preserved an attitude of manly resignation under his supreme disappointment.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading CLASH OF OPINIONS Mr. Job Legg, with a persistence inspired by private purpose, continued to impress upon Nelly Northover the radical truth that in this world you cannot have anything for nothing.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He varied the precept sometimes, and reminded her that we must not hope to have our cake and eat it too; and closer relations with Richard Gurd served to impress upon Mrs. Northover the value of these verities.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He varied the precept sometimes, and reminded her that we must not hope to have our cake and eat it too; and closer relations with Richard Gurd served to impress upon Mrs. Northover the value of these verities.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had preserved an attitude of manly resignation under his supreme disappointment.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading He varied the precept sometimes, and reminded her that we must not hope to have our cake and eat it too; and closer relations with Richard Gurd served to impress upon Mrs. Northover the value of these verities.
impressverbUS /ˌɪmˈpres/
have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
From this reading CLASH OF OPINIONS Mr. Job Legg, with a persistence inspired by private purpose, continued to impress upon Nelly Northover the radical truth that in this world you cannot have anything for nothing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CLASH OF OPINIONS Mr. Job Legg, with a persistence inspired by private purpose, continued to impress upon Nelly Northover the radical truth that in this world you cannot have anything for nothing.
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading CLASH OF OPINIONS Mr. Job Legg, with a persistence inspired by private purpose, continued to impress upon Nelly Northover the radical truth that in this world you cannot have anything for nothing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He varied the precept sometimes, and reminded her that we must not hope to have our cake and eat it too; and closer relations with Richard Gurd served to impress upon Mrs. Northover the value of these verities.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading CLASH OF OPINIONS Mr. Job Legg, with a persistence inspired by private purpose, continued to impress upon Nelly Northover the radical truth that in this world you cannot have anything for nothing.
Legg
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From this reading CLASH OF OPINIONS Mr. Job Legg, with a persistence inspired by private purpose, continued to impress upon Nelly Northover the radical truth that in this world you cannot have anything for nothing.
manlyadjectiveUS /ˈmænli/
possessing qualities befitting a man
From this reading He had preserved an attitude of manly resignation under his supreme disappointment.
a form of address for a man
From this reading CLASH OF OPINIONS Mr. Job Legg, with a persistence inspired by private purpose, continued to impress upon Nelly Northover the radical truth that in this world you cannot have anything for nothing.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading He varied the precept sometimes, and reminded her that we must not hope to have our cake and eat it too; and closer relations with Richard Gurd served to impress upon Mrs. Northover the value of these verities.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He varied the precept sometimes, and reminded her that we must not hope to have our cake and eat it too; and closer relations with Richard Gurd served to impress upon Mrs. Northover the value of these verities.
Nelly
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From this reading CLASH OF OPINIONS Mr. Job Legg, with a persistence inspired by private purpose, continued to impress upon Nelly Northover the radical truth that in this world you cannot have anything for nothing.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor did she resent them from Mr. Legg.
Northover
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From this reading CLASH OF OPINIONS Mr. Job Legg, with a persistence inspired by private purpose, continued to impress upon Nelly Northover the radical truth that in this world you cannot have anything for nothing.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He varied the precept sometimes, and reminded her that we must not hope to have our cake and eat it too; and closer relations with Richard Gurd served to impress upon Mrs. Northover the value of these verities.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading CLASH OF OPINIONS Mr. Job Legg, with a persistence inspired by private purpose, continued to impress upon Nelly Northover the radical truth that in this world you cannot have anything for nothing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CLASH OF OPINIONS Mr. Job Legg, with a persistence inspired by private purpose, continued to impress upon Nelly Northover the radical truth that in this world you cannot have anything for nothing.
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading CLASH OF OPINIONS Mr. Job Legg, with a persistence inspired by private purpose, continued to impress upon Nelly Northover the radical truth that in this world you cannot have anything for nothing.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading He varied the precept sometimes, and reminded her that we must not hope to have our cake and eat it too; and closer relations with Richard Gurd served to impress upon Mrs. Northover the value of these verities.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading He was patient, uncomplaining and self-controlled.
persistencenounUS /pərˈsɪstəns/
the property of a continuous and connected period of time
From this reading CLASH OF OPINIONS Mr. Job Legg, with a persistence inspired by private purpose, continued to impress upon Nelly Northover the radical truth that in this world you cannot have anything for nothing.
preceptnounUS /ˈpriːsept/
rule of personal conduct
From this reading He varied the precept sometimes, and reminded her that we must not hope to have our cake and eat it too; and closer relations with Richard Gurd served to impress upon Mrs. Northover the value of these verities.
preservedadjectiveUS /prəˈzɜːrvd/
prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use
From this reading He had preserved an attitude of manly resignation under his supreme disappointment.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading CLASH OF OPINIONS Mr. Job Legg, with a persistence inspired by private purpose, continued to impress upon Nelly Northover the radical truth that in this world you cannot have anything for nothing.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading CLASH OF OPINIONS Mr. Job Legg, with a persistence inspired by private purpose, continued to impress upon Nelly Northover the radical truth that in this world you cannot have anything for nothing.
radicalnounUS /ˈrædəkəl/
(chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule
From this reading CLASH OF OPINIONS Mr. Job Legg, with a persistence inspired by private purpose, continued to impress upon Nelly Northover the radical truth that in this world you cannot have anything for nothing.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading He varied the precept sometimes, and reminded her that we must not hope to have our cake and eat it too; and closer relations with Richard Gurd served to impress upon Mrs. Northover the value of these verities.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading He varied the precept sometimes, and reminded her that we must not hope to have our cake and eat it too; and closer relations with Richard Gurd served to impress upon Mrs. Northover the value of these verities.
resentverbUS /rɪˈzent/
feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading Nor did she resent them from Mr. Legg.
resignationnounUS /ˌrezəɡˈneɪʃən/
acceptance of despair
From this reading He had preserved an attitude of manly resignation under his supreme disappointment.
Richard
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From this reading He varied the precept sometimes, and reminded her that we must not hope to have our cake and eat it too; and closer relations with Richard Gurd served to impress upon Mrs. Northover the value of these verities.
self-controlled
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From this reading He was patient, uncomplaining and self-controlled.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading He varied the precept sometimes, and reminded her that we must not hope to have our cake and eat it too; and closer relations with Richard Gurd served to impress upon Mrs. Northover the value of these verities.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nor did she resent them from Mr. Legg.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading He varied the precept sometimes, and reminded her that we must not hope to have our cake and eat it too; and closer relations with Richard Gurd served to impress upon Mrs. Northover the value of these verities.
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading He had preserved an attitude of manly resignation under his supreme disappointment.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CLASH OF OPINIONS Mr. Job Legg, with a persistence inspired by private purpose, continued to impress upon Nelly Northover the radical truth that in this world you cannot have anything for nothing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CLASH OF OPINIONS Mr. Job Legg, with a persistence inspired by private purpose, continued to impress upon Nelly Northover the radical truth that in this world you cannot have anything for nothing.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Nor did she resent them from Mr. Legg.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading He varied the precept sometimes, and reminded her that we must not hope to have our cake and eat it too; and closer relations with Richard Gurd served to impress upon Mrs. Northover the value of these verities.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading CLASH OF OPINIONS Mr. Job Legg, with a persistence inspired by private purpose, continued to impress upon Nelly Northover the radical truth that in this world you cannot have anything for nothing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CLASH OF OPINIONS Mr. Job Legg, with a persistence inspired by private purpose, continued to impress upon Nelly Northover the radical truth that in this world you cannot have anything for nothing.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He varied the precept sometimes, and reminded her that we must not hope to have our cake and eat it too; and closer relations with Richard Gurd served to impress upon Mrs. Northover the value of these verities.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading CLASH OF OPINIONS Mr. Job Legg, with a persistence inspired by private purpose, continued to impress upon Nelly Northover the radical truth that in this world you cannot have anything for nothing.
uncomplainingadjective
not complaining
From this reading He was patient, uncomplaining and self-controlled.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He had preserved an attitude of manly resignation under his supreme disappointment.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading CLASH OF OPINIONS Mr. Job Legg, with a persistence inspired by private purpose, continued to impress upon Nelly Northover the radical truth that in this world you cannot have anything for nothing.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading He varied the precept sometimes, and reminded her that we must not hope to have our cake and eat it too; and closer relations with Richard Gurd served to impress upon Mrs. Northover the value of these verities.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading He varied the precept sometimes, and reminded her that we must not hope to have our cake and eat it too; and closer relations with Richard Gurd served to impress upon Mrs. Northover the value of these verities.
veritiesnounUS /ˈverətiz/
plural of “verity” — conformity to reality or actuality
From this reading He varied the precept sometimes, and reminded her that we must not hope to have our cake and eat it too; and closer relations with Richard Gurd served to impress upon Mrs. Northover the value of these verities.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was patient, uncomplaining and self-controlled.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading He varied the precept sometimes, and reminded her that we must not hope to have our cake and eat it too; and closer relations with Richard Gurd served to impress upon Mrs. Northover the value of these verities.
in the company of; together with
From this reading CLASH OF OPINIONS Mr. Job Legg, with a persistence inspired by private purpose, continued to impress upon Nelly Northover the radical truth that in this world you cannot have anything for nothing.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading CLASH OF OPINIONS Mr. Job Legg, with a persistence inspired by private purpose, continued to impress upon Nelly Northover the radical truth that in this world you cannot have anything for nothing.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading CLASH OF OPINIONS Mr. Job Legg, with a persistence inspired by private purpose, continued to impress upon Nelly Northover the radical truth that in this world you cannot have anything for nothing.
