generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Tom took his passage home; he also told Sir William that his resignation, whether the Board accepted it or not, was final.
anew
From this reading He had the feeling that he wanted to begin all over again from the very bottom.
(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 He had the feeling that he wanted to begin all over again from the very bottom.
in addition
From this reading Tom took his passage home; he also told Sir William that his resignation, whether the Board accepted it or not, was final.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His reputation, so far as the Firm was concerned, he knew was lost.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He had the feeling that he wanted to begin all over again from the very bottom.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Tom took his passage home; he also told Sir William that his resignation, whether the Board accepted it or not, was final.
the lower side of anything
From this reading He had the feeling that he wanted to begin all over again from the very bottom.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading His reputation, so far as the Firm was concerned, he knew was lost.
dangerouslyadverbUS /ˈdeɪn.dʒər.əs.li/
In a way that involves danger or risk.
From this reading His own self-respect had dwindled dangerously too.
dwindledverbUS /ˈdwɪndəld/
past form of “dwindle” — become smaller or lose substance
From this reading His own self-respect had dwindled dangerously too.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading His reputation, so far as the Firm was concerned, he knew was lost.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading He had the feeling that he wanted to begin all over again from the very bottom.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading Tom took his passage home; he also told Sir William that his resignation, whether the Board accepted it or not, was final.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading His reputation, so far as the Firm was concerned, he knew was lost.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had the feeling that he wanted to begin all over again from the very bottom.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His own self-respect had dwindled dangerously too.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tom took his passage home; he also told Sir William that his resignation, whether the Board accepted it or not, was final.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Tom took his passage home; he also told Sir William that his resignation, whether the Board accepted it or not, was final.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Tom took his passage home; he also told Sir William that his resignation, whether the Board accepted it or not, was final.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Tom took his passage home; he also told Sir William that his resignation, whether the Board accepted it or not, was final.
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 His reputation, so far as the Firm was concerned, he knew was lost.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading His reputation, so far as the Firm was concerned, he knew was lost.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Tom took his passage home; he also told Sir William that his resignation, whether the Board accepted it or not, was final.
and nothing more
From this reading It seemed the only way.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Tom took his passage home; he also told Sir William that his resignation, whether the Board accepted it or not, was final.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He had the feeling that he wanted to begin all over again from the very bottom.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading His own self-respect had dwindled dangerously too.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading Tom took his passage home; he also told Sir William that his resignation, whether the Board accepted it or not, was final.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading His reputation, so far as the Firm was concerned, he knew was lost.
resignationnounUS /ˌrezəɡˈneɪʃən/
acceptance of despair
From this reading Tom took his passage home; he also told Sir William that his resignation, whether the Board accepted it or not, was final.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed the only way.
self-respectnounUS /ˌselfrɪˈspekt/
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading His own self-respect had dwindled dangerously too.
term of address for a man
From this reading Tom took his passage home; he also told Sir William that his resignation, whether the Board accepted it or not, was final.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His reputation, so far as the Firm was concerned, he knew was lost.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Tom took his passage home; he also told Sir William that his resignation, whether the Board accepted it or not, was final.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Tom took his passage home; he also told Sir William that his resignation, whether the Board accepted it or not, was final.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had the feeling that he wanted to begin all over again from the very bottom.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Tom took his passage home; he also told Sir William that his resignation, whether the Board accepted it or not, was final.
male cat
From this reading Tom took his passage home; he also told Sir William that his resignation, whether the Board accepted it or not, was final.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading His own self-respect had dwindled dangerously too.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Tom took his passage home; he also told Sir William that his resignation, whether the Board accepted it or not, was final.
precisely as stated
From this reading He had the feeling that he wanted to begin all over again from the very bottom.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading He had the feeling that he wanted to begin all over again from the very bottom.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tom took his passage home; he also told Sir William that his resignation, whether the Board accepted it or not, was final.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It seemed the only way.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Tom took his passage home; he also told Sir William that his resignation, whether the Board accepted it or not, was final.
William
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From this reading Tom took his passage home; he also told Sir William that his resignation, whether the Board accepted it or not, was final.
