used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Professor Lorenzo Riccabocca was not a wise man.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Moreover, he had the vanity to think that he would draw nearly as well alone, thus retaining in his own hands the entire proceeds of any entertainments he might give.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It would have been much more to his interest to deal honestly with Philip, paying his share of the profits of the first performance, and retaining his services as associate and partner.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Moreover, he had the vanity to think that he would draw nearly as well alone, thus retaining in his own hands the entire proceeds of any entertainments he might give.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It would have been much more to his interest to deal honestly with Philip, paying his share of the profits of the first performance, and retaining his services as associate and partner.
associateverbUS /əˈsoʊsiət/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading It would have been much more to his interest to deal honestly with Philip, paying his share of the profits of the first performance, and retaining his services as associate and partner.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It would have been much more to his interest to deal honestly with Philip, paying his share of the profits of the first performance, and retaining his services as associate and partner.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the professor was dazzled by the money, and unwilling to give it up.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But the professor was dazzled by the money, and unwilling to give it up.
dazzledadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəld/
having vision overcome temporarily by or as if by intense light
From this reading But the professor was dazzled by the money, and unwilling to give it up.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading It would have been much more to his interest to deal honestly with Philip, paying his share of the profits of the first performance, and retaining his services as associate and partner.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading Moreover, he had the vanity to think that he would draw nearly as well alone, thus retaining in his own hands the entire proceeds of any entertainments he might give.
entertainmentsnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənts/
plural of “entertainment” — an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading Moreover, he had the vanity to think that he would draw nearly as well alone, thus retaining in his own hands the entire proceeds of any entertainments he might give.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading Moreover, he had the vanity to think that he would draw nearly as well alone, thus retaining in his own hands the entire proceeds of any entertainments he might give.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It would have been much more to his interest to deal honestly with Philip, paying his share of the profits of the first performance, and retaining his services as associate and partner.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading THE PROFESSOR’S FLIGHT.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading But the professor was dazzled by the money, and unwilling to give it up.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Moreover, he had the vanity to think that he would draw nearly as well alone, thus retaining in his own hands the entire proceeds of any entertainments he might give.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Moreover, he had the vanity to think that he would draw nearly as well alone, thus retaining in his own hands the entire proceeds of any entertainments he might give.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It would have been much more to his interest to deal honestly with Philip, paying his share of the profits of the first performance, and retaining his services as associate and partner.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Moreover, he had the vanity to think that he would draw nearly as well alone, thus retaining in his own hands the entire proceeds of any entertainments he might give.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It would have been much more to his interest to deal honestly with Philip, paying his share of the profits of the first performance, and retaining his services as associate and partner.
honestlyadverbUS /ˈɑːnəstli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading It would have been much more to his interest to deal honestly with Philip, paying his share of the profits of the first performance, and retaining his services as associate and partner.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Moreover, he had the vanity to think that he would draw nearly as well alone, thus retaining in his own hands the entire proceeds of any entertainments he might give.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading It would have been much more to his interest to deal honestly with Philip, paying his share of the profits of the first performance, and retaining his services as associate and partner.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It would have been much more to his interest to deal honestly with Philip, paying his share of the profits of the first performance, and retaining his services as associate and partner.
Lorenzo
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From this reading Professor Lorenzo Riccabocca was not a wise man.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Professor Lorenzo Riccabocca was not a wise man.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Moreover, he had the vanity to think that he would draw nearly as well alone, thus retaining in his own hands the entire proceeds of any entertainments he might give.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading But the professor was dazzled by the money, and unwilling to give it up.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It would have been much more to his interest to deal honestly with Philip, paying his share of the profits of the first performance, and retaining his services as associate and partner.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, he had the vanity to think that he would draw nearly as well alone, thus retaining in his own hands the entire proceeds of any entertainments he might give.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It would have been much more to his interest to deal honestly with Philip, paying his share of the profits of the first performance, and retaining his services as associate and partner.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Moreover, he had the vanity to think that he would draw nearly as well alone, thus retaining in his own hands the entire proceeds of any entertainments he might give.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Professor Lorenzo Riccabocca was not a wise man.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It would have been much more to his interest to deal honestly with Philip, paying his share of the profits of the first performance, and retaining his services as associate and partner.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Moreover, he had the vanity to think that he would draw nearly as well alone, thus retaining in his own hands the entire proceeds of any entertainments he might give.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading It would have been much more to his interest to deal honestly with Philip, paying his share of the profits of the first performance, and retaining his services as associate and partner.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading It would have been much more to his interest to deal honestly with Philip, paying his share of the profits of the first performance, and retaining his services as associate and partner.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading It would have been much more to his interest to deal honestly with Philip, paying his share of the profits of the first performance, and retaining his services as associate and partner.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading It would have been much more to his interest to deal honestly with Philip, paying his share of the profits of the first performance, and retaining his services as associate and partner.
proceedsnounUS /prəˈsiːdz/
the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading Moreover, he had the vanity to think that he would draw nearly as well alone, thus retaining in his own hands the entire proceeds of any entertainments he might give.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading Professor Lorenzo Riccabocca was not a wise man.
PROFESSOR'SnounUS /prəˈfesərz/
possessive form of “professor” — someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading THE PROFESSOR’S FLIGHT.
profitsnounUS /ˈprɑːfɪts/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading It would have been much more to his interest to deal honestly with Philip, paying his share of the profits of the first performance, and retaining his services as associate and partner.
retainingverbUS /rɪˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “retain” — hold back within
From this reading It would have been much more to his interest to deal honestly with Philip, paying his share of the profits of the first performance, and retaining his services as associate and partner.
Riccabocca
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From this reading Professor Lorenzo Riccabocca was not a wise man.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading It would have been much more to his interest to deal honestly with Philip, paying his share of the profits of the first performance, and retaining his services as associate and partner.
have in common
From this reading It would have been much more to his interest to deal honestly with Philip, paying his share of the profits of the first performance, and retaining his services as associate and partner.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Moreover, he had the vanity to think that he would draw nearly as well alone, thus retaining in his own hands the entire proceeds of any entertainments he might give.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PROFESSOR’S FLIGHT.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Moreover, he had the vanity to think that he would draw nearly as well alone, thus retaining in his own hands the entire proceeds of any entertainments he might give.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Moreover, he had the vanity to think that he would draw nearly as well alone, thus retaining in his own hands the entire proceeds of any entertainments he might give.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It would have been much more to his interest to deal honestly with Philip, paying his share of the profits of the first performance, and retaining his services as associate and partner.
unwillingadjectiveUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋ/
not disposed or inclined toward
From this reading But the professor was dazzled by the money, and unwilling to give it up.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But the professor was dazzled by the money, and unwilling to give it up.
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading Moreover, he had the vanity to think that he would draw nearly as well alone, thus retaining in his own hands the entire proceeds of any entertainments he might give.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Professor Lorenzo Riccabocca was not a wise man.
(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 Moreover, he had the vanity to think that he would draw nearly as well alone, thus retaining in his own hands the entire proceeds of any entertainments he might give.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Professor Lorenzo Riccabocca was not a wise man.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It would have been much more to his interest to deal honestly with Philip, paying his share of the profits of the first performance, and retaining his services as associate and partner.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would have been much more to his interest to deal honestly with Philip, paying his share of the profits of the first performance, and retaining his services as associate and partner.
