used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “‘Let me give you a piece of advice,’ said Miakus, ‘for you need it.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Never interfere in a brawl or quarrel, no matter who is right or who wrong; but always let the world do its own fighting, while you stand by to avail yourself of any advantage that chance may disclose; and lastly, keep what you know until there shall be a market for it.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading “‘Let me give you a piece of advice,’ said Miakus, ‘for you need it.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Never interfere in a brawl or quarrel, no matter who is right or who wrong; but always let the world do its own fighting, while you stand by to avail yourself of any advantage that chance may disclose; and lastly, keep what you know until there shall be a market for it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Never interfere in a brawl or quarrel, no matter who is right or who wrong; but always let the world do its own fighting, while you stand by to avail yourself of any advantage that chance may disclose; and lastly, keep what you know until there shall be a market for it.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading First, never intrust any secret to a friend, which, if revealed, would bring trouble or disgrace.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Now we will test our magic glass,’ and forthwith we went into the rear office, which by that time had been refitted, so far as glass and carpet were concerned.
availverbUS /əˈveɪl/
use to one's advantage
From this reading Never interfere in a brawl or quarrel, no matter who is right or who wrong; but always let the world do its own fighting, while you stand by to avail yourself of any advantage that chance may disclose; and lastly, keep what you know until there shall be a market for it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Never interfere in a brawl or quarrel, no matter who is right or who wrong; but always let the world do its own fighting, while you stand by to avail yourself of any advantage that chance may disclose; and lastly, keep what you know until there shall be a market for it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Now we will test our magic glass,’ and forthwith we went into the rear office, which by that time had been refitted, so far as glass and carpet were concerned.
brawlnounUS /brɔːl/
an uproarious party
From this reading Never interfere in a brawl or quarrel, no matter who is right or who wrong; but always let the world do its own fighting, while you stand by to avail yourself of any advantage that chance may disclose; and lastly, keep what you know until there shall be a market for it.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading First, never intrust any secret to a friend, which, if revealed, would bring trouble or disgrace.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Never interfere in a brawl or quarrel, no matter who is right or who wrong; but always let the world do its own fighting, while you stand by to avail yourself of any advantage that chance may disclose; and lastly, keep what you know until there shall be a market for it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Never interfere in a brawl or quarrel, no matter who is right or who wrong; but always let the world do its own fighting, while you stand by to avail yourself of any advantage that chance may disclose; and lastly, keep what you know until there shall be a market for it.
carpetnounUS /ˈkɑːrpət/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading Now we will test our magic glass,’ and forthwith we went into the rear office, which by that time had been refitted, so far as glass and carpet were concerned.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Never interfere in a brawl or quarrel, no matter who is right or who wrong; but always let the world do its own fighting, while you stand by to avail yourself of any advantage that chance may disclose; and lastly, keep what you know until there shall be a market for it.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading Now we will test our magic glass,’ and forthwith we went into the rear office, which by that time had been refitted, so far as glass and carpet were concerned.
discloseverbUS /dɪˈskloʊz/
make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
From this reading Never interfere in a brawl or quarrel, no matter who is right or who wrong; but always let the world do its own fighting, while you stand by to avail yourself of any advantage that chance may disclose; and lastly, keep what you know until there shall be a market for it.
disgraceverbUS /dɪsˈɡreɪs/
bring shame or dishonor upon
From this reading First, never intrust any secret to a friend, which, if revealed, would bring trouble or disgrace.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Never interfere in a brawl or quarrel, no matter who is right or who wrong; but always let the world do its own fighting, while you stand by to avail yourself of any advantage that chance may disclose; and lastly, keep what you know until there shall be a market for it.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Now we will test our magic glass,’ and forthwith we went into the rear office, which by that time had been refitted, so far as glass and carpet were concerned.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading Never interfere in a brawl or quarrel, no matter who is right or who wrong; but always let the world do its own fighting, while you stand by to avail yourself of any advantage that chance may disclose; and lastly, keep what you know until there shall be a market for it.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First, never intrust any secret to a friend, which, if revealed, would bring trouble or disgrace.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “‘Let me give you a piece of advice,’ said Miakus, ‘for you need it.
forthwithadverbUS /ˈfɔːrˈθwɪθ/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Now we will test our magic glass,’ and forthwith we went into the rear office, which by that time had been refitted, so far as glass and carpet were concerned.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading First, never intrust any secret to a friend, which, if revealed, would bring trouble or disgrace.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “‘Let me give you a piece of advice,’ said Miakus, ‘for you need it.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading Now we will test our magic glass,’ and forthwith we went into the rear office, which by that time had been refitted, so far as glass and carpet were concerned.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Now we will test our magic glass,’ and forthwith we went into the rear office, which by that time had been refitted, so far as glass and carpet were concerned.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading First, never intrust any secret to a friend, which, if revealed, would bring trouble or disgrace.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Never interfere in a brawl or quarrel, no matter who is right or who wrong; but always let the world do its own fighting, while you stand by to avail yourself of any advantage that chance may disclose; and lastly, keep what you know until there shall be a market for it.
interfereverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪr/
come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading Never interfere in a brawl or quarrel, no matter who is right or who wrong; but always let the world do its own fighting, while you stand by to avail yourself of any advantage that chance may disclose; and lastly, keep what you know until there shall be a market for it.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Now we will test our magic glass,’ and forthwith we went into the rear office, which by that time had been refitted, so far as glass and carpet were concerned.
intrustverb
confer a trust upon
From this reading First, never intrust any secret to a friend, which, if revealed, would bring trouble or disgrace.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Never interfere in a brawl or quarrel, no matter who is right or who wrong; but always let the world do its own fighting, while you stand by to avail yourself of any advantage that chance may disclose; and lastly, keep what you know until there shall be a market for it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “‘Let me give you a piece of advice,’ said Miakus, ‘for you need it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Never interfere in a brawl or quarrel, no matter who is right or who wrong; but always let the world do its own fighting, while you stand by to avail yourself of any advantage that chance may disclose; and lastly, keep what you know until there shall be a market for it.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Never interfere in a brawl or quarrel, no matter who is right or who wrong; but always let the world do its own fighting, while you stand by to avail yourself of any advantage that chance may disclose; and lastly, keep what you know until there shall be a market for it.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Never interfere in a brawl or quarrel, no matter who is right or who wrong; but always let the world do its own fighting, while you stand by to avail yourself of any advantage that chance may disclose; and lastly, keep what you know until there shall be a market for it.
lastlyadverbUS /ˈlæstli/
the item at the end
From this reading Never interfere in a brawl or quarrel, no matter who is right or who wrong; but always let the world do its own fighting, while you stand by to avail yourself of any advantage that chance may disclose; and lastly, keep what you know until there shall be a market for it.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “‘Let me give you a piece of advice,’ said Miakus, ‘for you need it.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading THE MAGIC MIRROR.
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading Never interfere in a brawl or quarrel, no matter who is right or who wrong; but always let the world do its own fighting, while you stand by to avail yourself of any advantage that chance may disclose; and lastly, keep what you know until there shall be a market for it.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Never interfere in a brawl or quarrel, no matter who is right or who wrong; but always let the world do its own fighting, while you stand by to avail yourself of any advantage that chance may disclose; and lastly, keep what you know until there shall be a market for it.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Never interfere in a brawl or quarrel, no matter who is right or who wrong; but always let the world do its own fighting, while you stand by to avail yourself of any advantage that chance may disclose; and lastly, keep what you know until there shall be a market for it.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “‘Let me give you a piece of advice,’ said Miakus, ‘for you need it.
Miakus
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From this reading “‘Let me give you a piece of advice,’ said Miakus, ‘for you need it.
MIRRORnounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading THE MAGIC MIRROR.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading “‘Let me give you a piece of advice,’ said Miakus, ‘for you need it.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading First, never intrust any secret to a friend, which, if revealed, would bring trouble or disgrace.
not any; not one
From this reading Never interfere in a brawl or quarrel, no matter who is right or who wrong; but always let the world do its own fighting, while you stand by to avail yourself of any advantage that chance may disclose; and lastly, keep what you know until there shall be a market for it.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now we will test our magic glass,’ and forthwith we went into the rear office, which by that time had been refitted, so far as glass and carpet were concerned.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “‘Let me give you a piece of advice,’ said Miakus, ‘for you need it.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Now we will test our magic glass,’ and forthwith we went into the rear office, which by that time had been refitted, so far as glass and carpet were concerned.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading First, never intrust any secret to a friend, which, if revealed, would bring trouble or disgrace.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Now we will test our magic glass,’ and forthwith we went into the rear office, which by that time had been refitted, so far as glass and carpet were concerned.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Never interfere in a brawl or quarrel, no matter who is right or who wrong; but always let the world do its own fighting, while you stand by to avail yourself of any advantage that chance may disclose; and lastly, keep what you know until there shall be a market for it.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading “‘Let me give you a piece of advice,’ said Miakus, ‘for you need it.
an angry dispute
From this reading Never interfere in a brawl or quarrel, no matter who is right or who wrong; but always let the world do its own fighting, while you stand by to avail yourself of any advantage that chance may disclose; and lastly, keep what you know until there shall be a market for it.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading Now we will test our magic glass,’ and forthwith we went into the rear office, which by that time had been refitted, so far as glass and carpet were concerned.
refittedverbUS /riˈfɪtɪd/
inflected form of “refit” — fit out again
From this reading Now we will test our magic glass,’ and forthwith we went into the rear office, which by that time had been refitted, so far as glass and carpet were concerned.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading First, never intrust any secret to a friend, which, if revealed, would bring trouble or disgrace.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Never interfere in a brawl or quarrel, no matter who is right or who wrong; but always let the world do its own fighting, while you stand by to avail yourself of any advantage that chance may disclose; and lastly, keep what you know until there shall be a market for it.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “‘Let me give you a piece of advice,’ said Miakus, ‘for you need it.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading First, never intrust any secret to a friend, which, if revealed, would bring trouble or disgrace.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Never interfere in a brawl or quarrel, no matter who is right or who wrong; but always let the world do its own fighting, while you stand by to avail yourself of any advantage that chance may disclose; and lastly, keep what you know until there shall be a market for it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Now we will test our magic glass,’ and forthwith we went into the rear office, which by that time had been refitted, so far as glass and carpet were concerned.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Never interfere in a brawl or quarrel, no matter who is right or who wrong; but always let the world do its own fighting, while you stand by to avail yourself of any advantage that chance may disclose; and lastly, keep what you know until there shall be a market for it.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading Now we will test our magic glass,’ and forthwith we went into the rear office, which by that time had been refitted, so far as glass and carpet were concerned.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Never interfere in a brawl or quarrel, no matter who is right or who wrong; but always let the world do its own fighting, while you stand by to avail yourself of any advantage that chance may disclose; and lastly, keep what you know until there shall be a market for it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAGIC MIRROR.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Never interfere in a brawl or quarrel, no matter who is right or who wrong; but always let the world do its own fighting, while you stand by to avail yourself of any advantage that chance may disclose; and lastly, keep what you know until there shall be a market for it.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Now we will test our magic glass,’ and forthwith we went into the rear office, which by that time had been refitted, so far as glass and carpet were concerned.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading First, never intrust any secret to a friend, which, if revealed, would bring trouble or disgrace.
a source of difficulty
From this reading First, never intrust any secret to a friend, which, if revealed, would bring trouble or disgrace.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Never interfere in a brawl or quarrel, no matter who is right or who wrong; but always let the world do its own fighting, while you stand by to avail yourself of any advantage that chance may disclose; and lastly, keep what you know until there shall be a market for it.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Now we will test our magic glass,’ and forthwith we went into the rear office, which by that time had been refitted, so far as glass and carpet were concerned.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Now we will test our magic glass,’ and forthwith we went into the rear office, which by that time had been refitted, so far as glass and carpet were concerned.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Now we will test our magic glass,’ and forthwith we went into the rear office, which by that time had been refitted, so far as glass and carpet were concerned.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Never interfere in a brawl or quarrel, no matter who is right or who wrong; but always let the world do its own fighting, while you stand by to avail yourself of any advantage that chance may disclose; and lastly, keep what you know until there shall be a market for it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading First, never intrust any secret to a friend, which, if revealed, would bring trouble or disgrace.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Never interfere in a brawl or quarrel, no matter who is right or who wrong; but always let the world do its own fighting, while you stand by to avail yourself of any advantage that chance may disclose; and lastly, keep what you know until there shall be a market for it.
which person or people
From this reading Never interfere in a brawl or quarrel, no matter who is right or who wrong; but always let the world do its own fighting, while you stand by to avail yourself of any advantage that chance may disclose; and lastly, keep what you know until there shall be a market for it.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Now we will test our magic glass,’ and forthwith we went into the rear office, which by that time had been refitted, so far as glass and carpet were concerned.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Never interfere in a brawl or quarrel, no matter who is right or who wrong; but always let the world do its own fighting, while you stand by to avail yourself of any advantage that chance may disclose; and lastly, keep what you know until there shall be a market for it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading First, never intrust any secret to a friend, which, if revealed, would bring trouble or disgrace.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading Never interfere in a brawl or quarrel, no matter who is right or who wrong; but always let the world do its own fighting, while you stand by to avail yourself of any advantage that chance may disclose; and lastly, keep what you know until there shall be a market for it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “‘Let me give you a piece of advice,’ said Miakus, ‘for you need it.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading Never interfere in a brawl or quarrel, no matter who is right or who wrong; but always let the world do its own fighting, while you stand by to avail yourself of any advantage that chance may disclose; and lastly, keep what you know until there shall be a market for it.
