used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Leyland’s Account of It All “Of course, as to the motive,” went on Leyland, “I am not absolutely sure that I can point to a single one.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Leyland’s Account of It All “Of course, as to the motive,” went on Leyland, “I am not absolutely sure that I can point to a single one.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Leyland’s Account of It All “Of course, as to the motive,” went on Leyland, “I am not absolutely sure that I can point to a single one.
(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 Leyland’s Account of It All “Of course, as to the motive,” went on Leyland, “I am not absolutely sure that I can point to a single one.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Leyland’s Account of It All “Of course, as to the motive,” went on Leyland, “I am not absolutely sure that I can point to a single one.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For a rich man, Mottram did not pay his secretary very well; and at times, I understand, he talked of parting with him.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But a combination of motives is sufficient, if the motives are comparatively strong ones.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Leyland’s Account of It All “Of course, as to the motive,” went on Leyland, “I am not absolutely sure that I can point to a single one.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For a rich man, Mottram did not pay his secretary very well; and at times, I understand, he talked of parting with him.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading Brinkman knew that the sum was in Mottram’s possession, for it was he himself who cashed the cheque at the bank.
Brinkman
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From this reading Brinkman knew that the sum was in Mottram’s possession, for it was he himself who cashed the cheque at the bank.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But a combination of motives is sufficient, if the motives are comparatively strong ones.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Leyland’s Account of It All “Of course, as to the motive,” went on Leyland, “I am not absolutely sure that I can point to a single one.
cashedadjectiveUS /kæʃt/
for which money has been paid
From this reading Brinkman knew that the sum was in Mottram’s possession, for it was he himself who cashed the cheque at the bank.
chequenounUS /tʃek/
a written order directing a bank to pay money
From this reading Brinkman knew that the sum was in Mottram’s possession, for it was he himself who cashed the cheque at the bank.
combinationnounUS /ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃən/
a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
From this reading But a combination of motives is sufficient, if the motives are comparatively strong ones.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading But a combination of motives is sufficient, if the motives are comparatively strong ones.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Leyland’s Account of It All “Of course, as to the motive,” went on Leyland, “I am not absolutely sure that I can point to a single one.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading For a rich man, Mottram did not pay his secretary very well; and at times, I understand, he talked of parting with him.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading On the whole, I am inclined to put the thousand pounds first.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a rich man, Mottram did not pay his secretary very well; and at times, I understand, he talked of parting with him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For a rich man, Mottram did not pay his secretary very well; and at times, I understand, he talked of parting with him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For a rich man, Mottram did not pay his secretary very well; and at times, I understand, he talked of parting with him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Brinkman knew that the sum was in Mottram’s possession, for it was he himself who cashed the cheque at the bank.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For a rich man, Mottram did not pay his secretary very well; and at times, I understand, he talked of parting with him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Leyland’s Account of It All “Of course, as to the motive,” went on Leyland, “I am not absolutely sure that I can point to a single one.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But a combination of motives is sufficient, if the motives are comparatively strong ones.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Brinkman knew that the sum was in Mottram’s possession, for it was he himself who cashed the cheque at the bank.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading On the whole, I am inclined to put the thousand pounds first.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But a combination of motives is sufficient, if the motives are comparatively strong ones.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Leyland’s Account of It All “Of course, as to the motive,” went on Leyland, “I am not absolutely sure that I can point to a single one.
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 Brinkman knew that the sum was in Mottram’s possession, for it was he himself who cashed the cheque at the bank.
Leyland
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From this reading Leyland’s Account of It All “Of course, as to the motive,” went on Leyland, “I am not absolutely sure that I can point to a single one.
Leyland's
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From this reading Leyland’s Account of It All “Of course, as to the motive,” went on Leyland, “I am not absolutely sure that I can point to a single one.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading For a rich man, Mottram did not pay his secretary very well; and at times, I understand, he talked of parting with him.
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading Leyland’s Account of It All “Of course, as to the motive,” went on Leyland, “I am not absolutely sure that I can point to a single one.
motivesnounUS /ˈmoʊtɪvz/
plural of “motive” — the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading But a combination of motives is sufficient, if the motives are comparatively strong ones.
Mottram
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From this reading For a rich man, Mottram did not pay his secretary very well; and at times, I understand, he talked of parting with him.
Mottram's
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From this reading Brinkman knew that the sum was in Mottram’s possession, for it was he himself who cashed the cheque at the bank.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Leyland’s Account of It All “Of course, as to the motive,” went on Leyland, “I am not absolutely sure that I can point to a single one.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Leyland’s Account of It All “Of course, as to the motive,” went on Leyland, “I am not absolutely sure that I can point to a single one.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Leyland’s Account of It All “Of course, as to the motive,” went on Leyland, “I am not absolutely sure that I can point to a single one.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Leyland’s Account of It All “Of course, as to the motive,” went on Leyland, “I am not absolutely sure that I can point to a single one.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading But a combination of motives is sufficient, if the motives are comparatively strong ones.
the act of departing politely
From this reading For a rich man, Mottram did not pay his secretary very well; and at times, I understand, he talked of parting with him.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading For a rich man, Mottram did not pay his secretary very well; and at times, I understand, he talked of parting with him.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Leyland’s Account of It All “Of course, as to the motive,” went on Leyland, “I am not absolutely sure that I can point to a single one.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Brinkman knew that the sum was in Mottram’s possession, for it was he himself who cashed the cheque at the bank.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading On the whole, I am inclined to put the thousand pounds first.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading On the whole, I am inclined to put the thousand pounds first.
possessing material wealth
From this reading For a rich man, Mottram did not pay his secretary very well; and at times, I understand, he talked of parting with him.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading For a rich man, Mottram did not pay his secretary very well; and at times, I understand, he talked of parting with him.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Leyland’s Account of It All “Of course, as to the motive,” went on Leyland, “I am not absolutely sure that I can point to a single one.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading But a combination of motives is sufficient, if the motives are comparatively strong ones.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading But a combination of motives is sufficient, if the motives are comparatively strong ones.
a quantity of money
From this reading Brinkman knew that the sum was in Mottram’s possession, for it was he himself who cashed the cheque at the bank.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Leyland’s Account of It All “Of course, as to the motive,” went on Leyland, “I am not absolutely sure that I can point to a single one.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading For a rich man, Mottram did not pay his secretary very well; and at times, I understand, he talked of parting with him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Leyland’s Account of It All “Of course, as to the motive,” went on Leyland, “I am not absolutely sure that I can point to a single one.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Leyland’s Account of It All “Of course, as to the motive,” went on Leyland, “I am not absolutely sure that I can point to a single one.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading On the whole, I am inclined to put the thousand pounds first.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading For a rich man, Mottram did not pay his secretary very well; and at times, I understand, he talked of parting with him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Leyland’s Account of It All “Of course, as to the motive,” went on Leyland, “I am not absolutely sure that I can point to a single one.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading For a rich man, Mottram did not pay his secretary very well; and at times, I understand, he talked of parting with him.
precisely as stated
From this reading For a rich man, Mottram did not pay his secretary very well; and at times, I understand, he talked of parting with him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Brinkman knew that the sum was in Mottram’s possession, for it was he himself who cashed the cheque at the bank.
(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 For a rich man, Mottram did not pay his secretary very well; and at times, I understand, he talked of parting with him.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Leyland’s Account of It All “Of course, as to the motive,” went on Leyland, “I am not absolutely sure that I can point to a single one.
which person or people
From this reading Brinkman knew that the sum was in Mottram’s possession, for it was he himself who cashed the cheque at the bank.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading On the whole, I am inclined to put the thousand pounds first.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For a rich man, Mottram did not pay his secretary very well; and at times, I understand, he talked of parting with him.
