used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Cause and effect is a most diverting study," observed Moore.
a cherished desire
From this reading "But, Mr. Slink, have you thought of the result that might ensue if too much encouragement be provided for so lofty an ambition as that which stirs your wife’s existence?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "But, Mr. Slink, have you thought of the result that might ensue if too much encouragement be provided for so lofty an ambition as that which stirs your wife’s existence?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I think it must have, for our next blessing was twins, boy and girl, sir."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Now that you have explained the reason for your insisting upon immediate material compensation for your labor, I cease to regard such a stipulation as insulting."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "But, Mr. Slink, have you thought of the result that might ensue if too much encouragement be provided for so lofty an ambition as that which stirs your wife’s existence?
blessingnounUS /ˈblesɪŋ/
the formal act of approving
From this reading "I think it must have, for our next blessing was twins, boy and girl, sir."
a youthful male person
From this reading "I think it must have, for our next blessing was twins, boy and girl, sir."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But, Mr. Slink, have you thought of the result that might ensue if too much encouragement be provided for so lofty an ambition as that which stirs your wife’s existence?
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading "Cause and effect is a most diverting study," observed Moore.
ceaseverbUS /siːs/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading "Now that you have explained the reason for your insisting upon immediate material compensation for your labor, I cease to regard such a stipulation as insulting."
cobblernounUS /ˈkɑːblər/
a person who makes or repairs shoes
From this reading "Yes, sir," replied the gratified cobbler.
compensationnounUS /ˌkɑːmpənˈseɪʃən/
something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)
From this reading "Now that you have explained the reason for your insisting upon immediate material compensation for your labor, I cease to regard such a stipulation as insulting."
divertingadjectiveUS /daɪˈvɜːrtɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading "Cause and effect is a most diverting study," observed Moore.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading "Cause and effect is a most diverting study," observed Moore.
encouragementnounUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the expression of approval and support
From this reading "But, Mr. Slink, have you thought of the result that might ensue if too much encouragement be provided for so lofty an ambition as that which stirs your wife’s existence?
ensueverbUS /ɪnˈsuː/
issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading "But, Mr. Slink, have you thought of the result that might ensue if too much encouragement be provided for so lofty an ambition as that which stirs your wife’s existence?
the state or fact of existing
From this reading "But, Mr. Slink, have you thought of the result that might ensue if too much encouragement be provided for so lofty an ambition as that which stirs your wife’s existence?
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "Now that you have explained the reason for your insisting upon immediate material compensation for your labor, I cease to regard such a stipulation as insulting."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I think it must have, for our next blessing was twins, boy and girl, sir."
a young female
From this reading "I think it must have, for our next blessing was twins, boy and girl, sir."
gratifiedadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪd/
having received what was desired
From this reading "Yes, sir," replied the gratified cobbler.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I think it must have, for our next blessing was twins, boy and girl, sir."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think it must have, for our next blessing was twins, boy and girl, sir."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "But, Mr. Slink, have you thought of the result that might ensue if too much encouragement be provided for so lofty an ambition as that which stirs your wife’s existence?
of the present time and place
From this reading "Now that you have explained the reason for your insisting upon immediate material compensation for your labor, I cease to regard such a stipulation as insulting."
insistingnounUS /ˌɪnˈsɪstɪŋ/
continual and persistent demands
From this reading "Now that you have explained the reason for your insisting upon immediate material compensation for your labor, I cease to regard such a stipulation as insulting."
insultingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsʌltɪŋ/
expressing extreme contempt
From this reading "Now that you have explained the reason for your insisting upon immediate material compensation for your labor, I cease to regard such a stipulation as insulting."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Cause and effect is a most diverting study," observed Moore.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I think it must have, for our next blessing was twins, boy and girl, sir."
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading "Now that you have explained the reason for your insisting upon immediate material compensation for your labor, I cease to regard such a stipulation as insulting."
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading "But, Mr. Slink, have you thought of the result that might ensue if too much encouragement be provided for so lofty an ambition as that which stirs your wife’s existence?
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading "Now that you have explained the reason for your insisting upon immediate material compensation for your labor, I cease to regard such a stipulation as insulting."
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "But, Mr. Slink, have you thought of the result that might ensue if too much encouragement be provided for so lofty an ambition as that which stirs your wife’s existence?
MoorenounUS /mʊr/
United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)
From this reading "Cause and effect is a most diverting study," observed Moore.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "Cause and effect is a most diverting study," observed Moore.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "But, Mr. Slink, have you thought of the result that might ensue if too much encouragement be provided for so lofty an ambition as that which stirs your wife’s existence?
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "But, Mr. Slink, have you thought of the result that might ensue if too much encouragement be provided for so lofty an ambition as that which stirs your wife’s existence?
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "I think it must have, for our next blessing was twins, boy and girl, sir."
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "I think it must have, for our next blessing was twins, boy and girl, sir."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now that you have explained the reason for your insisting upon immediate material compensation for your labor, I cease to regard such a stipulation as insulting."
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "Cause and effect is a most diverting study," observed Moore.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "But, Mr. Slink, have you thought of the result that might ensue if too much encouragement be provided for so lofty an ambition as that which stirs your wife’s existence?
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "I think it must have, for our next blessing was twins, boy and girl, sir."
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading "But, Mr. Slink, have you thought of the result that might ensue if too much encouragement be provided for so lofty an ambition as that which stirs your wife’s existence?
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading "Now that you have explained the reason for your insisting upon immediate material compensation for your labor, I cease to regard such a stipulation as insulting."
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading "Now that you have explained the reason for your insisting upon immediate material compensation for your labor, I cease to regard such a stipulation as insulting."
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Yes, sir," replied the gratified cobbler.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading "But, Mr. Slink, have you thought of the result that might ensue if too much encouragement be provided for so lofty an ambition as that which stirs your wife’s existence?
term of address for a man
From this reading "I think it must have, for our next blessing was twins, boy and girl, sir."
Slinkverb
walk stealthily
From this reading "But, Mr. Slink, have you thought of the result that might ensue if too much encouragement be provided for so lofty an ambition as that which stirs your wife’s existence?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "But, Mr. Slink, have you thought of the result that might ensue if too much encouragement be provided for so lofty an ambition as that which stirs your wife’s existence?
stipulationnounUS /ˌstɪpjəˈleɪʃən/
(law) an agreement or concession made by parties in a judicial proceeding (or by their attorneys) relating to the business before the court; must be in writing unless they are part of the court record
From this reading "Now that you have explained the reason for your insisting upon immediate material compensation for your labor, I cease to regard such a stipulation as insulting."
stirsnounUS /stɜːrz/
plural of “stir” — a prominent or sensational but short-lived news event
From this reading "But, Mr. Slink, have you thought of the result that might ensue if too much encouragement be provided for so lofty an ambition as that which stirs your wife’s existence?
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading "Cause and effect is a most diverting study," observed Moore.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "Now that you have explained the reason for your insisting upon immediate material compensation for your labor, I cease to regard such a stipulation as insulting."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Now that you have explained the reason for your insisting upon immediate material compensation for your labor, I cease to regard such a stipulation as insulting."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Now that you have explained the reason for your insisting upon immediate material compensation for your labor, I cease to regard such a stipulation as insulting."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think it must have, for our next blessing was twins, boy and girl, sir."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "But, Mr. Slink, have you thought of the result that might ensue if too much encouragement be provided for so lofty an ambition as that which stirs your wife’s existence?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Now that you have explained the reason for your insisting upon immediate material compensation for your labor, I cease to regard such a stipulation as insulting."
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "But, Mr. Slink, have you thought of the result that might ensue if too much encouragement be provided for so lofty an ambition as that which stirs your wife’s existence?
twinsnounUS /twɪnz/
(mineralogy) two interwoven crystals that are mirror images on each other
From this reading "I think it must have, for our next blessing was twins, boy and girl, sir."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "Now that you have explained the reason for your insisting upon immediate material compensation for your labor, I cease to regard such a stipulation as insulting."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I think it must have, for our next blessing was twins, boy and girl, sir."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "But, Mr. Slink, have you thought of the result that might ensue if too much encouragement be provided for so lofty an ambition as that which stirs your wife’s existence?
wife'snounUS /waɪfs/
possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading "But, Mr. Slink, have you thought of the result that might ensue if too much encouragement be provided for so lofty an ambition as that which stirs your wife’s existence?
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, sir," replied the gratified cobbler.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Now that you have explained the reason for your insisting upon immediate material compensation for your labor, I cease to regard such a stipulation as insulting."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Now that you have explained the reason for your insisting upon immediate material compensation for your labor, I cease to regard such a stipulation as insulting."
