used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Fidelity Rewarded_.--_Love's Catechism_.--_Brain-fag_.--_A Timely Recollection_.--_The Experiment, and some Startling Results_.--_Question Time_.--"_Dear Friends_."--_A Compromise_.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading At all events, when he met Sophia again, he had been able to convince her that her doubts of his constancy, even under the most trying conditions, were entirely undeserved.
anew
From this reading At all events, when he met Sophia again, he had been able to convince her that her doubts of his constancy, even under the most trying conditions, were entirely undeserved.
aidedadjectiveUS /ˈeɪdəd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading How he managed this, he scarcely knew; no doubt he was aided by the consciousness that the extra hours which he felt himself most liable to mis-spend had been placed beyond his disposal.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading At all events, when he met Sophia again, he had been able to convince her that her doubts of his constancy, even under the most trying conditions, were entirely undeserved.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Peter Tourmalin's probation was at an end, and, what was more, he had come through the ordeal triumphantly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Tourmalin's First Cheque, and How he Took It.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Peter Tourmalin's probation was at an end, and, what was more, he had come through the ordeal triumphantly.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading How he managed this, he scarcely knew; no doubt he was aided by the consciousness that the extra hours which he felt himself most liable to mis-spend had been placed beyond his disposal.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading How he managed this, he scarcely knew; no doubt he was aided by the consciousness that the extra hours which he felt himself most liable to mis-spend had been placed beyond his disposal.
Brain-fagnoun
exhaustion that affects mental keenness
From this reading _Fidelity Rewarded_.--_Love's Catechism_.--_Brain-fag_.--_A Timely Recollection_.--_The Experiment, and some Startling Results_.--_Question Time_.--"_Dear Friends_."--_A Compromise_.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading How he managed this, he scarcely knew; no doubt he was aided by the consciousness that the extra hours which he felt himself most liable to mis-spend had been placed beyond his disposal.
CatechismnounUS /ˈkætəkɪzəm/
a series of question put to an individual (such as a political candidate) to elicit their views
From this reading _Fidelity Rewarded_.--_Love's Catechism_.--_Brain-fag_.--_A Timely Recollection_.--_The Experiment, and some Startling Results_.--_Question Time_.--"_Dear Friends_."--_A Compromise_.
ChequenounUS /tʃek/
a written order directing a bank to pay money
From this reading Tourmalin's First Cheque, and How he Took It.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Peter Tourmalin's probation was at an end, and, what was more, he had come through the ordeal triumphantly.
CompromiseverbUS /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪz/
make a compromise; arrive at a compromise
From this reading _Fidelity Rewarded_.--_Love's Catechism_.--_Brain-fag_.--_A Timely Recollection_.--_The Experiment, and some Startling Results_.--_Question Time_.--"_Dear Friends_."--_A Compromise_.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading At all events, when he met Sophia again, he had been able to convince her that her doubts of his constancy, even under the most trying conditions, were entirely undeserved.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading How he managed this, he scarcely knew; no doubt he was aided by the consciousness that the extra hours which he felt himself most liable to mis-spend had been placed beyond his disposal.
constancynounUS /ˈkɑːnstənsi/
the quality of being enduring and free from change or variation
From this reading At all events, when he met Sophia again, he had been able to convince her that her doubts of his constancy, even under the most trying conditions, were entirely undeserved.
convinceverbUS /kənˈvɪns/
make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
From this reading At all events, when he met Sophia again, he had been able to convince her that her doubts of his constancy, even under the most trying conditions, were entirely undeserved.
dearly loved
From this reading _Fidelity Rewarded_.--_Love's Catechism_.--_Brain-fag_.--_A Timely Recollection_.--_The Experiment, and some Startling Results_.--_Question Time_.--"_Dear Friends_."--_A Compromise_.
disposalnounUS /dɪˈspoʊzəl/
the power to use something or someone
From this reading How he managed this, he scarcely knew; no doubt he was aided by the consciousness that the extra hours which he felt himself most liable to mis-spend had been placed beyond his disposal.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading How he managed this, he scarcely knew; no doubt he was aided by the consciousness that the extra hours which he felt himself most liable to mis-spend had been placed beyond his disposal.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading At all events, when he met Sophia again, he had been able to convince her that her doubts of his constancy, even under the most trying conditions, were entirely undeserved.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Peter Tourmalin's probation was at an end, and, what was more, he had come through the ordeal triumphantly.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading At all events, when he met Sophia again, he had been able to convince her that her doubts of his constancy, even under the most trying conditions, were entirely undeserved.
divisible by two
From this reading At all events, when he met Sophia again, he had been able to convince her that her doubts of his constancy, even under the most trying conditions, were entirely undeserved.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading At all events, when he met Sophia again, he had been able to convince her that her doubts of his constancy, even under the most trying conditions, were entirely undeserved.
ExperimentnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənt/
the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading _Fidelity Rewarded_.--_Love's Catechism_.--_Brain-fag_.--_A Timely Recollection_.--_The Experiment, and some Startling Results_.--_Question Time_.--"_Dear Friends_."--_A Compromise_.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading How he managed this, he scarcely knew; no doubt he was aided by the consciousness that the extra hours which he felt himself most liable to mis-spend had been placed beyond his disposal.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading How he managed this, he scarcely knew; no doubt he was aided by the consciousness that the extra hours which he felt himself most liable to mis-spend had been placed beyond his disposal.
FidelitynounUS /fəˈdeləti/
accuracy with which an electronic system reproduces the sound or image of its input signal
From this reading _Fidelity Rewarded_.--_Love's Catechism_.--_Brain-fag_.--_A Timely Recollection_.--_The Experiment, and some Startling Results_.--_Question Time_.--"_Dear Friends_."--_A Compromise_.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Tourmalin's First Cheque, and How he Took It.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading _Fidelity Rewarded_.--_Love's Catechism_.--_Brain-fag_.--_A Timely Recollection_.--_The Experiment, and some Startling Results_.--_Question Time_.--"_Dear Friends_."--_A Compromise_.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Peter Tourmalin's probation was at an end, and, what was more, he had come through the ordeal triumphantly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tourmalin's First Cheque, and How he Took It.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading At all events, when he met Sophia again, he had been able to convince her that her doubts of his constancy, even under the most trying conditions, were entirely undeserved.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading How he managed this, he scarcely knew; no doubt he was aided by the consciousness that the extra hours which he felt himself most liable to mis-spend had been placed beyond his disposal.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading How he managed this, he scarcely knew; no doubt he was aided by the consciousness that the extra hours which he felt himself most liable to mis-spend had been placed beyond his disposal.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading How he managed this, he scarcely knew; no doubt he was aided by the consciousness that the extra hours which he felt himself most liable to mis-spend had been placed beyond his disposal.
How
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From this reading Tourmalin's First Cheque, and How he Took It.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Tourmalin's First Cheque, and How he Took It.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading How he managed this, he scarcely knew; no doubt he was aided by the consciousness that the extra hours which he felt himself most liable to mis-spend had been placed beyond his disposal.
liableadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪəbəl/
at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant
From this reading How he managed this, he scarcely knew; no doubt he was aided by the consciousness that the extra hours which he felt himself most liable to mis-spend had been placed beyond his disposal.
Love'snounUS /lʌvz/
possessive form of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading _Fidelity Rewarded_.--_Love's Catechism_.--_Brain-fag_.--_A Timely Recollection_.--_The Experiment, and some Startling Results_.--_Question Time_.--"_Dear Friends_."--_A Compromise_.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading How he managed this, he scarcely knew; no doubt he was aided by the consciousness that the extra hours which he felt himself most liable to mis-spend had been placed beyond his disposal.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading At all events, when he met Sophia again, he had been able to convince her that her doubts of his constancy, even under the most trying conditions, were entirely undeserved.
mis-spend
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From this reading How he managed this, he scarcely knew; no doubt he was aided by the consciousness that the extra hours which he felt himself most liable to mis-spend had been placed beyond his disposal.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Peter Tourmalin's probation was at an end, and, what was more, he had come through the ordeal triumphantly.
used to form the superlative
From this reading How he managed this, he scarcely knew; no doubt he was aided by the consciousness that the extra hours which he felt himself most liable to mis-spend had been placed beyond his disposal.
not any; not one
From this reading How he managed this, he scarcely knew; no doubt he was aided by the consciousness that the extra hours which he felt himself most liable to mis-spend had been placed beyond his disposal.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At all events, when he met Sophia again, he had been able to convince her that her doubts of his constancy, even under the most trying conditions, were entirely undeserved.
ordealnounUS /ɔːrˈdiːl/
a severe or trying experience
From this reading Peter Tourmalin's probation was at an end, and, what was more, he had come through the ordeal triumphantly.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Peter Tourmalin's probation was at an end, and, what was more, he had come through the ordeal triumphantly.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading How he managed this, he scarcely knew; no doubt he was aided by the consciousness that the extra hours which he felt himself most liable to mis-spend had been placed beyond his disposal.
probationnounUS /proʊˈbeɪʃən/
a trial period during which your character and abilities are tested to see whether you are suitable for work or for membership
From this reading Peter Tourmalin's probation was at an end, and, what was more, he had come through the ordeal triumphantly.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading _Fidelity Rewarded_.--_Love's Catechism_.--_Brain-fag_.--_A Timely Recollection_.--_The Experiment, and some Startling Results_.--_Question Time_.--"_Dear Friends_."--_A Compromise_.
RecollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading _Fidelity Rewarded_.--_Love's Catechism_.--_Brain-fag_.--_A Timely Recollection_.--_The Experiment, and some Startling Results_.--_Question Time_.--"_Dear Friends_."--_A Compromise_.
ResultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading _Fidelity Rewarded_.--_Love's Catechism_.--_Brain-fag_.--_A Timely Recollection_.--_The Experiment, and some Startling Results_.--_Question Time_.--"_Dear Friends_."--_A Compromise_.
RewardedverbUS /rɪˈwɔːrdɪd/
past form of “reward” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading _Fidelity Rewarded_.--_Love's Catechism_.--_Brain-fag_.--_A Timely Recollection_.--_The Experiment, and some Startling Results_.--_Question Time_.--"_Dear Friends_."--_A Compromise_.
only a very short time before
From this reading How he managed this, he scarcely knew; no doubt he was aided by the consciousness that the extra hours which he felt himself most liable to mis-spend had been placed beyond his disposal.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading _Fidelity Rewarded_.--_Love's Catechism_.--_Brain-fag_.--_A Timely Recollection_.--_The Experiment, and some Startling Results_.--_Question Time_.--"_Dear Friends_."--_A Compromise_.
Sophia
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From this reading At all events, when he met Sophia again, he had been able to convince her that her doubts of his constancy, even under the most trying conditions, were entirely undeserved.
StartlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading _Fidelity Rewarded_.--_Love's Catechism_.--_Brain-fag_.--_A Timely Recollection_.--_The Experiment, and some Startling Results_.--_Question Time_.--"_Dear Friends_."--_A Compromise_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading How he managed this, he scarcely knew; no doubt he was aided by the consciousness that the extra hours which he felt himself most liable to mis-spend had been placed beyond his disposal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Fidelity Rewarded_.--_Love's Catechism_.--_Brain-fag_.--_A Timely Recollection_.--_The Experiment, and some Startling Results_.--_Question Time_.--"_Dear Friends_."--_A Compromise_.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading How he managed this, he scarcely knew; no doubt he was aided by the consciousness that the extra hours which he felt himself most liable to mis-spend had been placed beyond his disposal.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Peter Tourmalin's probation was at an end, and, what was more, he had come through the ordeal triumphantly.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading _Fidelity Rewarded_.--_Love's Catechism_.--_Brain-fag_.--_A Timely Recollection_.--_The Experiment, and some Startling Results_.--_Question Time_.--"_Dear Friends_."--_A Compromise_.
TimelyadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪmli/
before a time limit expires
From this reading _Fidelity Rewarded_.--_Love's Catechism_.--_Brain-fag_.--_A Timely Recollection_.--_The Experiment, and some Startling Results_.--_Question Time_.--"_Dear Friends_."--_A Compromise_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading How he managed this, he scarcely knew; no doubt he was aided by the consciousness that the extra hours which he felt himself most liable to mis-spend had been placed beyond his disposal.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Tourmalin's First Cheque, and How he Took It.
Tourmalin's
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From this reading Tourmalin's First Cheque, and How he Took It.
triumphantlyadverbUS /traɪˈʌmfəntli/
in a triumphant manner
From this reading Peter Tourmalin's probation was at an end, and, what was more, he had come through the ordeal triumphantly.
hard to endure
From this reading At all events, when he met Sophia again, he had been able to convince her that her doubts of his constancy, even under the most trying conditions, were entirely undeserved.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading At all events, when he met Sophia again, he had been able to convince her that her doubts of his constancy, even under the most trying conditions, were entirely undeserved.
undeservedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈzɜːrvd/
not deserved or earned
From this reading At all events, when he met Sophia again, he had been able to convince her that her doubts of his constancy, even under the most trying conditions, were entirely undeserved.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Peter Tourmalin's probation was at an end, and, what was more, he had come through the ordeal triumphantly.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At all events, when he met Sophia again, he had been able to convince her that her doubts of his constancy, even under the most trying conditions, were entirely undeserved.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Peter Tourmalin's probation was at an end, and, what was more, he had come through the ordeal triumphantly.
at the time that
From this reading At all events, when he met Sophia again, he had been able to convince her that her doubts of his constancy, even under the most trying conditions, were entirely undeserved.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading How he managed this, he scarcely knew; no doubt he was aided by the consciousness that the extra hours which he felt himself most liable to mis-spend had been placed beyond his disposal.
