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prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading He was already dissatisfied with the income he received from Mrs. Middleton; though at the time it seemed to him large, he found that he could easily spend more.

plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading He did not have expensive lodgings--in fact, they were plain, and quite within his means, but he drank and gambled, and both these amusements were expensive.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading MIDDLETON AND HER LOVER.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He was already dissatisfied with the income he received from Mrs. Middleton; though at the time it seemed to him large, he found that he could easily spend more.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading When Rudolph left Tony imprisoned, he began to think over the situation with regard to his own interest.

the two together, not just one

From this reading He did not have expensive lodgings--in fact, they were plain, and quite within his means, but he drank and gambled, and both these amusements were expensive.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He did not have expensive lodgings--in fact, they were plain, and quite within his means, but he drank and gambled, and both these amusements were expensive.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He was already dissatisfied with the income he received from Mrs. Middleton; though at the time it seemed to him large, he found that he could easily spend more.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He did not have expensive lodgings--in fact, they were plain, and quite within his means, but he drank and gambled, and both these amusements were expensive.

in a state of sulky dissatisfaction

From this reading He was already dissatisfied with the income he received from Mrs. Middleton; though at the time it seemed to him large, he found that he could easily spend more.

inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids

From this reading He did not have expensive lodgings--in fact, they were plain, and quite within his means, but he drank and gambled, and both these amusements were expensive.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading He was already dissatisfied with the income he received from Mrs. Middleton; though at the time it seemed to him large, he found that he could easily spend more.

high in price or charging high prices

From this reading He did not have expensive lodgings--in fact, they were plain, and quite within his means, but he drank and gambled, and both these amusements were expensive.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading He did not have expensive lodgings--in fact, they were plain, and quite within his means, but he drank and gambled, and both these amusements were expensive.

set up or found

From this reading He was already dissatisfied with the income he received from Mrs. Middleton; though at the time it seemed to him large, he found that he could easily spend more.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He was already dissatisfied with the income he received from Mrs. Middleton; though at the time it seemed to him large, he found that he could easily spend more.

past form of “gamble” — take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading He did not have expensive lodgings--in fact, they were plain, and quite within his means, but he drank and gambled, and both these amusements were expensive.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He did not have expensive lodgings--in fact, they were plain, and quite within his means, but he drank and gambled, and both these amusements were expensive.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When Rudolph left Tony imprisoned, he began to think over the situation with regard to his own interest.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading MIDDLETON AND HER LOVER.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He was already dissatisfied with the income he received from Mrs. Middleton; though at the time it seemed to him large, he found that he could easily spend more.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading When Rudolph left Tony imprisoned, he began to think over the situation with regard to his own interest.

being in captivity

From this reading When Rudolph left Tony imprisoned, he began to think over the situation with regard to his own interest.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading He did not have expensive lodgings--in fact, they were plain, and quite within his means, but he drank and gambled, and both these amusements were expensive.

the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time

From this reading He was already dissatisfied with the income he received from Mrs. Middleton; though at the time it seemed to him large, he found that he could easily spend more.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading When Rudolph left Tony imprisoned, he began to think over the situation with regard to his own interest.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He was already dissatisfied with the income he received from Mrs. Middleton; though at the time it seemed to him large, he found that he could easily spend more.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He was already dissatisfied with the income he received from Mrs. Middleton; though at the time it seemed to him large, he found that he could easily spend more.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading When Rudolph left Tony imprisoned, he began to think over the situation with regard to his own interest.

temporary living quarters

From this reading He did not have expensive lodgings--in fact, they were plain, and quite within his means, but he drank and gambled, and both these amusements were expensive.

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading MIDDLETON AND HER LOVER.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading He did not have expensive lodgings--in fact, they were plain, and quite within his means, but he drank and gambled, and both these amusements were expensive.

English playwright and pamphleteer (1570-1627)

From this reading MIDDLETON AND HER LOVER.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading He was already dissatisfied with the income he received from Mrs. Middleton; though at the time it seemed to him large, he found that he could easily spend more.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading MRS.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He did not have expensive lodgings--in fact, they were plain, and quite within his means, but he drank and gambled, and both these amusements were expensive.

above and across; more than

From this reading When Rudolph left Tony imprisoned, he began to think over the situation with regard to his own interest.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading When Rudolph left Tony imprisoned, he began to think over the situation with regard to his own interest.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading He did not have expensive lodgings--in fact, they were plain, and quite within his means, but he drank and gambled, and both these amusements were expensive.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading He did not have expensive lodgings--in fact, they were plain, and quite within his means, but he drank and gambled, and both these amusements were expensive.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading He was already dissatisfied with the income he received from Mrs. Middleton; though at the time it seemed to him large, he found that he could easily spend more.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading When Rudolph left Tony imprisoned, he began to think over the situation with regard to his own interest.

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From this reading When Rudolph left Tony imprisoned, he began to think over the situation with regard to his own interest.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He was already dissatisfied with the income he received from Mrs. Middleton; though at the time it seemed to him large, he found that he could easily spend more.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading When Rudolph left Tony imprisoned, he began to think over the situation with regard to his own interest.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading He was already dissatisfied with the income he received from Mrs. Middleton; though at the time it seemed to him large, he found that he could easily spend more.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was already dissatisfied with the income he received from Mrs. Middleton; though at the time it seemed to him large, he found that he could easily spend more.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading When Rudolph left Tony imprisoned, he began to think over the situation with regard to his own interest.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading He did not have expensive lodgings--in fact, they were plain, and quite within his means, but he drank and gambled, and both these amusements were expensive.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He did not have expensive lodgings--in fact, they were plain, and quite within his means, but he drank and gambled, and both these amusements were expensive.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading When Rudolph left Tony imprisoned, he began to think over the situation with regard to his own interest.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He was already dissatisfied with the income he received from Mrs. Middleton; though at the time it seemed to him large, he found that he could easily spend more.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He was already dissatisfied with the income he received from Mrs. Middleton; though at the time it seemed to him large, he found that he could easily spend more.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading When Rudolph left Tony imprisoned, he began to think over the situation with regard to his own interest.

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From this reading When Rudolph left Tony imprisoned, he began to think over the situation with regard to his own interest.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading He was already dissatisfied with the income he received from Mrs. Middleton; though at the time it seemed to him large, he found that he could easily spend more.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading He did not have expensive lodgings--in fact, they were plain, and quite within his means, but he drank and gambled, and both these amusements were expensive.

at the time that

From this reading When Rudolph left Tony imprisoned, he began to think over the situation with regard to his own interest.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When Rudolph left Tony imprisoned, he began to think over the situation with regard to his own interest.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading He did not have expensive lodgings--in fact, they were plain, and quite within his means, but he drank and gambled, and both these amusements were expensive.