used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was Deacon Surface who spoke, a gentleman who owed such influence as he possessed to the fact that he was an agent of the Baldwins, collecting their rents, superintending in a general way some of their enterprises, and administering their local charities.
administeringverbUS /ædˈmɪnɪstɜːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “administer” — work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of
From this reading It was Deacon Surface who spoke, a gentleman who owed such influence as he possessed to the fact that he was an agent of the Baldwins, collecting their rents, superintending in a general way some of their enterprises, and administering their local charities.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading “Good afternoon, Mr. Moriarty.”
agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading It was Deacon Surface who spoke, a gentleman who owed such influence as he possessed to the fact that he was an agent of the Baldwins, collecting their rents, superintending in a general way some of their enterprises, and administering their local charities.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was Deacon Surface who spoke, a gentleman who owed such influence as he possessed to the fact that he was an agent of the Baldwins, collecting their rents, superintending in a general way some of their enterprises, and administering their local charities.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was Deacon Surface who spoke, a gentleman who owed such influence as he possessed to the fact that he was an agent of the Baldwins, collecting their rents, superintending in a general way some of their enterprises, and administering their local charities.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He doesn’t want to make any enemies, but when he is cornered, he will roll toward the money every time.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was Deacon Surface who spoke, a gentleman who owed such influence as he possessed to the fact that he was an agent of the Baldwins, collecting their rents, superintending in a general way some of their enterprises, and administering their local charities.
Baldwins
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From this reading It was Deacon Surface who spoke, a gentleman who owed such influence as he possessed to the fact that he was an agent of the Baldwins, collecting their rents, superintending in a general way some of their enterprises, and administering their local charities.
barrelnounUS /ˈbærəl/
a tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired
From this reading One of his best friends thus described him:--“The Deacon has as many sides as a barrel.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading One of his best friends thus described him:--“The Deacon has as many sides as a barrel.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was a man of excellent intentions, but shallow.
charitiesnounUS /ˈtʃerətiz/
plural of “charity” — a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading It was Deacon Surface who spoke, a gentleman who owed such influence as he possessed to the fact that he was an agent of the Baldwins, collecting their rents, superintending in a general way some of their enterprises, and administering their local charities.
collectingnounUS /kəˈlektɪŋ/
the act of gathering something together
From this reading It was Deacon Surface who spoke, a gentleman who owed such influence as he possessed to the fact that he was an agent of the Baldwins, collecting their rents, superintending in a general way some of their enterprises, and administering their local charities.
corneredadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrnərd/
forced to turn and face attackers
From this reading He doesn’t want to make any enemies, but when he is cornered, he will roll toward the money every time.
DeaconnounUS /ˈdiːkən/
a Protestant layman who assists the minister
From this reading It was Deacon Surface who spoke, a gentleman who owed such influence as he possessed to the fact that he was an agent of the Baldwins, collecting their rents, superintending in a general way some of their enterprises, and administering their local charities.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading One of his best friends thus described him:--“The Deacon has as many sides as a barrel.
doesn't
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From this reading He doesn’t want to make any enemies, but when he is cornered, he will roll toward the money every time.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading He doesn’t want to make any enemies, but when he is cornered, he will roll toward the money every time.
enterprisesnounUS /ˈentərpraɪzɪz/
plural of “enterprise” — a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading It was Deacon Surface who spoke, a gentleman who owed such influence as he possessed to the fact that he was an agent of the Baldwins, collecting their rents, superintending in a general way some of their enterprises, and administering their local charities.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He doesn’t want to make any enemies, but when he is cornered, he will roll toward the money every time.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading He was a man of excellent intentions, but shallow.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It was Deacon Surface who spoke, a gentleman who owed such influence as he possessed to the fact that he was an agent of the Baldwins, collecting their rents, superintending in a general way some of their enterprises, and administering their local charities.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading One of his best friends thus described him:--“The Deacon has as many sides as a barrel.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading It was Deacon Surface who spoke, a gentleman who owed such influence as he possessed to the fact that he was an agent of the Baldwins, collecting their rents, superintending in a general way some of their enterprises, and administering their local charities.
a man of refinement
From this reading It was Deacon Surface who spoke, a gentleman who owed such influence as he possessed to the fact that he was an agent of the Baldwins, collecting their rents, superintending in a general way some of their enterprises, and administering their local charities.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “Good afternoon, Mr. Moriarty.”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One of his best friends thus described him:--“The Deacon has as many sides as a barrel.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was Deacon Surface who spoke, a gentleman who owed such influence as he possessed to the fact that he was an agent of the Baldwins, collecting their rents, superintending in a general way some of their enterprises, and administering their local charities.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading One of his best friends thus described him:--“The Deacon has as many sides as a barrel.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading One of his best friends thus described him:--“The Deacon has as many sides as a barrel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was Deacon Surface who spoke, a gentleman who owed such influence as he possessed to the fact that he was an agent of the Baldwins, collecting their rents, superintending in a general way some of their enterprises, and administering their local charities.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading It was Deacon Surface who spoke, a gentleman who owed such influence as he possessed to the fact that he was an agent of the Baldwins, collecting their rents, superintending in a general way some of their enterprises, and administering their local charities.
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He was a man of excellent intentions, but shallow.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He doesn’t want to make any enemies, but when he is cornered, he will roll toward the money every time.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Deacon Surface who spoke, a gentleman who owed such influence as he possessed to the fact that he was an agent of the Baldwins, collecting their rents, superintending in a general way some of their enterprises, and administering their local charities.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading It was Deacon Surface who spoke, a gentleman who owed such influence as he possessed to the fact that he was an agent of the Baldwins, collecting their rents, superintending in a general way some of their enterprises, and administering their local charities.
engage in
From this reading He doesn’t want to make any enemies, but when he is cornered, he will roll toward the money every time.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was a man of excellent intentions, but shallow.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading One of his best friends thus described him:--“The Deacon has as many sides as a barrel.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading He doesn’t want to make any enemies, but when he is cornered, he will roll toward the money every time.
Moriarty
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From this reading “Good afternoon, Mr. Moriarty.”
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Good afternoon, Mr. Moriarty.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was Deacon Surface who spoke, a gentleman who owed such influence as he possessed to the fact that he was an agent of the Baldwins, collecting their rents, superintending in a general way some of their enterprises, and administering their local charities.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of his best friends thus described him:--“The Deacon has as many sides as a barrel.
owedverbUS /oʊd/
past form of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading It was Deacon Surface who spoke, a gentleman who owed such influence as he possessed to the fact that he was an agent of the Baldwins, collecting their rents, superintending in a general way some of their enterprises, and administering their local charities.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading It was Deacon Surface who spoke, a gentleman who owed such influence as he possessed to the fact that he was an agent of the Baldwins, collecting their rents, superintending in a general way some of their enterprises, and administering their local charities.
rentsnounUS /rents/
plural of “rent” — a payment or series of payments made by the lessee to an owner for use of some property, facility, equipment, or service
From this reading It was Deacon Surface who spoke, a gentleman who owed such influence as he possessed to the fact that he was an agent of the Baldwins, collecting their rents, superintending in a general way some of their enterprises, and administering their local charities.
move by turning over or rotating
From this reading He doesn’t want to make any enemies, but when he is cornered, he will roll toward the money every time.
shallowadjectiveUS /ˈʃæloʊ/
lacking physical depth; having little spatial extension downward or inward from an outer surface or backward or outward from a center
From this reading He was a man of excellent intentions, but shallow.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading One of his best friends thus described him:--“The Deacon has as many sides as a barrel.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was Deacon Surface who spoke, a gentleman who owed such influence as he possessed to the fact that he was an agent of the Baldwins, collecting their rents, superintending in a general way some of their enterprises, and administering their local charities.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading It was Deacon Surface who spoke, a gentleman who owed such influence as he possessed to the fact that he was an agent of the Baldwins, collecting their rents, superintending in a general way some of their enterprises, and administering their local charities.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was Deacon Surface who spoke, a gentleman who owed such influence as he possessed to the fact that he was an agent of the Baldwins, collecting their rents, superintending in a general way some of their enterprises, and administering their local charities.
superintending
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From this reading It was Deacon Surface who spoke, a gentleman who owed such influence as he possessed to the fact that he was an agent of the Baldwins, collecting their rents, superintending in a general way some of their enterprises, and administering their local charities.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading It was Deacon Surface who spoke, a gentleman who owed such influence as he possessed to the fact that he was an agent of the Baldwins, collecting their rents, superintending in a general way some of their enterprises, and administering their local charities.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was Deacon Surface who spoke, a gentleman who owed such influence as he possessed to the fact that he was an agent of the Baldwins, collecting their rents, superintending in a general way some of their enterprises, and administering their local charities.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was Deacon Surface who spoke, a gentleman who owed such influence as he possessed to the fact that he was an agent of the Baldwins, collecting their rents, superintending in a general way some of their enterprises, and administering their local charities.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was Deacon Surface who spoke, a gentleman who owed such influence as he possessed to the fact that he was an agent of the Baldwins, collecting their rents, superintending in a general way some of their enterprises, and administering their local charities.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading One of his best friends thus described him:--“The Deacon has as many sides as a barrel.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He doesn’t want to make any enemies, but when he is cornered, he will roll toward the money every time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was Deacon Surface who spoke, a gentleman who owed such influence as he possessed to the fact that he was an agent of the Baldwins, collecting their rents, superintending in a general way some of their enterprises, and administering their local charities.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading He doesn’t want to make any enemies, but when he is cornered, he will roll toward the money every time.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading He doesn’t want to make any enemies, but when he is cornered, he will roll toward the money every time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was Deacon Surface who spoke, a gentleman who owed such influence as he possessed to the fact that he was an agent of the Baldwins, collecting their rents, superintending in a general way some of their enterprises, and administering their local charities.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was Deacon Surface who spoke, a gentleman who owed such influence as he possessed to the fact that he was an agent of the Baldwins, collecting their rents, superintending in a general way some of their enterprises, and administering their local charities.
at the time that
From this reading He doesn’t want to make any enemies, but when he is cornered, he will roll toward the money every time.
which person or people
From this reading It was Deacon Surface who spoke, a gentleman who owed such influence as he possessed to the fact that he was an agent of the Baldwins, collecting their rents, superintending in a general way some of their enterprises, and administering their local charities.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He doesn’t want to make any enemies, but when he is cornered, he will roll toward the money every time.
