300
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From this reading I dare say it would require 300 pounds or 400 pounds to produce the first machine, and then I have no doubt more would have to be spent in perfecting it."
400
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From this reading I dare say it would require 300 pounds or 400 pounds to produce the first machine, and then I have no doubt more would have to be spent in perfecting it."
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "What, a capitalist?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I cannot say," replied Hallett quietly, and with the same sad smile upon his face.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Yes, I dare say," said Mr Jabez coolly, as he uncovered and once more began to examine the model; "I tell you what, Hallett, I think I know your man."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I dare say it would require 300 pounds or 400 pounds to produce the first machine, and then I have no doubt more would have to be spent in perfecting it."
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Yes, I dare say," said Mr Jabez coolly, as he uncovered and once more began to examine the model; "I tell you what, Hallett, I think I know your man."
cannot
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From this reading "I cannot say," replied Hallett quietly, and with the same sad smile upon his face.
capitalistnounUS /ˈkæpətəlɪst/
a conservative advocate of capitalism
From this reading "What, a capitalist?"
coollyadverbUS /ˈkuːli/
in a composed and unconcerned manner
From this reading "Yes, I dare say," said Mr Jabez coolly, as he uncovered and once more began to examine the model; "I tell you what, Hallett, I think I know your man."
demanding attention
From this reading "It is one of those things which keen on crying, `More! more!'
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading I dare say it would require 300 pounds or 400 pounds to produce the first machine, and then I have no doubt more would have to be spent in perfecting it."
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading I dare say it would require 300 pounds or 400 pounds to produce the first machine, and then I have no doubt more would have to be spent in perfecting it."
examineverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading "Yes, I dare say," said Mr Jabez coolly, as he uncovered and once more began to examine the model; "I tell you what, Hallett, I think I know your man."
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "I cannot say," replied Hallett quietly, and with the same sad smile upon his face.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I dare say it would require 300 pounds or 400 pounds to produce the first machine, and then I have no doubt more would have to be spent in perfecting it."
Hallett
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I cannot say," replied Hallett quietly, and with the same sad smile upon his face.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I dare say it would require 300 pounds or 400 pounds to produce the first machine, and then I have no doubt more would have to be spent in perfecting it."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Yes, I dare say," said Mr Jabez coolly, as he uncovered and once more began to examine the model; "I tell you what, Hallett, I think I know your man."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I cannot say," replied Hallett quietly, and with the same sad smile upon his face.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I cannot say," replied Hallett quietly, and with the same sad smile upon his face.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I dare say it would require 300 pounds or 400 pounds to produce the first machine, and then I have no doubt more would have to be spent in perfecting it."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is one of those things which keen on crying, `More! more!'
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is one of those things which keen on crying, `More! more!'
Jabez
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, I dare say," said Mr Jabez coolly, as he uncovered and once more began to examine the model; "I tell you what, Hallett, I think I know your man."
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading "It is one of those things which keen on crying, `More! more!'
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Yes, I dare say," said Mr Jabez coolly, as he uncovered and once more began to examine the model; "I tell you what, Hallett, I think I know your man."
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading I dare say it would require 300 pounds or 400 pounds to produce the first machine, and then I have no doubt more would have to be spent in perfecting it."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Yes, I dare say," said Mr Jabez coolly, as he uncovered and once more began to examine the model; "I tell you what, Hallett, I think I know your man."
modelnounUS /ˈmɑːdəl/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading "Yes, I dare say," said Mr Jabez coolly, as he uncovered and once more began to examine the model; "I tell you what, Hallett, I think I know your man."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "It is one of those things which keen on crying, `More! more!'
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Yes, I dare say," said Mr Jabez coolly, as he uncovered and once more began to examine the model; "I tell you what, Hallett, I think I know your man."
not any; not one
From this reading I dare say it would require 300 pounds or 400 pounds to produce the first machine, and then I have no doubt more would have to be spent in perfecting it."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "It is one of those things which keen on crying, `More! more!'
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "It is one of those things which keen on crying, `More! more!'
on one occasion
From this reading "Yes, I dare say," said Mr Jabez coolly, as he uncovered and once more began to examine the model; "I tell you what, Hallett, I think I know your man."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "It is one of those things which keen on crying, `More! more!'
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I dare say it would require 300 pounds or 400 pounds to produce the first machine, and then I have no doubt more would have to be spent in perfecting it."
perfectingverbUS /pərˈfektɪŋ/
-ing form of “perfect” — make perfect or complete
From this reading I dare say it would require 300 pounds or 400 pounds to produce the first machine, and then I have no doubt more would have to be spent in perfecting it."
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading I dare say it would require 300 pounds or 400 pounds to produce the first machine, and then I have no doubt more would have to be spent in perfecting it."
bring forth or yield
From this reading I dare say it would require 300 pounds or 400 pounds to produce the first machine, and then I have no doubt more would have to be spent in perfecting it."
with low volume
From this reading "I cannot say," replied Hallett quietly, and with the same sad smile upon his face.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I cannot say," replied Hallett quietly, and with the same sad smile upon his face.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading I dare say it would require 300 pounds or 400 pounds to produce the first machine, and then I have no doubt more would have to be spent in perfecting it."
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading "I cannot say," replied Hallett quietly, and with the same sad smile upon his face.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Yes, I dare say," said Mr Jabez coolly, as he uncovered and once more began to examine the model; "I tell you what, Hallett, I think I know your man."
Identical; not different.
From this reading "I cannot say," replied Hallett quietly, and with the same sad smile upon his face.
express in words
From this reading "I cannot say," replied Hallett quietly, and with the same sad smile upon his face.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "I cannot say," replied Hallett quietly, and with the same sad smile upon his face.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading I dare say it would require 300 pounds or 400 pounds to produce the first machine, and then I have no doubt more would have to be spent in perfecting it."
express in words
From this reading "Yes, I dare say," said Mr Jabez coolly, as he uncovered and once more began to examine the model; "I tell you what, Hallett, I think I know your man."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I cannot say," replied Hallett quietly, and with the same sad smile upon his face.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I dare say it would require 300 pounds or 400 pounds to produce the first machine, and then I have no doubt more would have to be spent in perfecting it."
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "It is one of those things which keen on crying, `More! more!'
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Yes, I dare say," said Mr Jabez coolly, as he uncovered and once more began to examine the model; "I tell you what, Hallett, I think I know your man."
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "It is one of those things which keen on crying, `More! more!'
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I dare say it would require 300 pounds or 400 pounds to produce the first machine, and then I have no doubt more would have to be spent in perfecting it."
uncoveredadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌvərd/
not covered with clothing
From this reading "Yes, I dare say," said Mr Jabez coolly, as he uncovered and once more began to examine the model; "I tell you what, Hallett, I think I know your man."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "I cannot say," replied Hallett quietly, and with the same sad smile upon his face.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Yes, I dare say," said Mr Jabez coolly, as he uncovered and once more began to examine the model; "I tell you what, Hallett, I think I know your man."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "It is one of those things which keen on crying, `More! more!'
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I cannot say," replied Hallett quietly, and with the same sad smile upon his face.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I dare say it would require 300 pounds or 400 pounds to produce the first machine, and then I have no doubt more would have to be spent in perfecting it."
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, I dare say," said Mr Jabez coolly, as he uncovered and once more began to examine the model; "I tell you what, Hallett, I think I know your man."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Yes, I dare say," said Mr Jabez coolly, as he uncovered and once more began to examine the model; "I tell you what, Hallett, I think I know your man."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Yes, I dare say," said Mr Jabez coolly, as he uncovered and once more began to examine the model; "I tell you what, Hallett, I think I know your man."
