used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HISTORICAL PROBLEM: "Is Gentleman Waife a swindler or a man of genius?"
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading I need not say that Mr. Hartopp and his foreman came duly to tea, but the Comedian exhibited Sir Isaac's talents very sparingly,--just enough to excite admiration without sating curiosity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If Julius Caesar had not lived to cross the Rubicon and pay off his debts, what would his creditors have called Julius Caesar?
react verbally
From this reading ANSWER: "Certainly a swindler, if he don't succeed."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Julius Caesar owed two millions when he risked the experiment of being general in Gaul.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I need not say that Mr. Hartopp and his foreman came duly to tea, but the Comedian exhibited Sir Isaac's talents very sparingly,--just enough to excite admiration without sating curiosity.
CaesarnounUS /ˈsiːzər/
conqueror of Gaul and master of Italy (100-44 BC)
From this reading Julius Caesar owed two millions when he risked the experiment of being general in Gaul.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading If Julius Caesar had not lived to cross the Rubicon and pay off his debts, what would his creditors have called Julius Caesar?
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I need not say that Mr. Hartopp and his foreman came duly to tea, but the Comedian exhibited Sir Isaac's talents very sparingly,--just enough to excite admiration without sating curiosity.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading ANSWER: "Certainly a swindler, if he don't succeed."
ComediannounUS /kəˈmiːdiən/
a professional performer who tells jokes and performs comical acts
From this reading I need not say that Mr. Hartopp and his foreman came duly to tea, but the Comedian exhibited Sir Isaac's talents very sparingly,--just enough to excite admiration without sating curiosity.
creditorsnounUS /ˈkredɪtərz/
plural of “creditor” — a person to whom money is owed by a debtor; someone to whom an obligation exists
From this reading If Julius Caesar had not lived to cross the Rubicon and pay off his debts, what would his creditors have called Julius Caesar?
travel across or pass over
From this reading If Julius Caesar had not lived to cross the Rubicon and pay off his debts, what would his creditors have called Julius Caesar?
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading I need not say that Mr. Hartopp and his foreman came duly to tea, but the Comedian exhibited Sir Isaac's talents very sparingly,--just enough to excite admiration without sating curiosity.
debtsnounUS /dets/
plural of “debt” — the state of owing something (especially money)
From this reading If Julius Caesar had not lived to cross the Rubicon and pay off his debts, what would his creditors have called Julius Caesar?
don't
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From this reading ANSWER: "Certainly a swindler, if he don't succeed."
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading I need not say that Mr. Hartopp and his foreman came duly to tea, but the Comedian exhibited Sir Isaac's talents very sparingly,--just enough to excite admiration without sating curiosity.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading I need not say that Mr. Hartopp and his foreman came duly to tea, but the Comedian exhibited Sir Isaac's talents very sparingly,--just enough to excite admiration without sating curiosity.
exciteverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪt/
arouse or elicit a feeling
From this reading I need not say that Mr. Hartopp and his foreman came duly to tea, but the Comedian exhibited Sir Isaac's talents very sparingly,--just enough to excite admiration without sating curiosity.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading I need not say that Mr. Hartopp and his foreman came duly to tea, but the Comedian exhibited Sir Isaac's talents very sparingly,--just enough to excite admiration without sating curiosity.
experimentnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənt/
the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading Julius Caesar owed two millions when he risked the experiment of being general in Gaul.
foremannounUS /ˈfɔːrmən/
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading I need not say that Mr. Hartopp and his foreman came duly to tea, but the Comedian exhibited Sir Isaac's talents very sparingly,--just enough to excite admiration without sating curiosity.
GaulnounUS /ɡɔːl/
a person of French descent
From this reading Julius Caesar owed two millions when he risked the experiment of being general in Gaul.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Julius Caesar owed two millions when he risked the experiment of being general in Gaul.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading HISTORICAL PROBLEM: "Is Gentleman Waife a swindler or a man of genius?"
a man of refinement
From this reading HISTORICAL PROBLEM: "Is Gentleman Waife a swindler or a man of genius?"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If Julius Caesar had not lived to cross the Rubicon and pay off his debts, what would his creditors have called Julius Caesar?
Hartopp
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From this reading I need not say that Mr. Hartopp and his foreman came duly to tea, but the Comedian exhibited Sir Isaac's talents very sparingly,--just enough to excite admiration without sating curiosity.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If Julius Caesar had not lived to cross the Rubicon and pay off his debts, what would his creditors have called Julius Caesar?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ANSWER: "Certainly a swindler, if he don't succeed."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If Julius Caesar had not lived to cross the Rubicon and pay off his debts, what would his creditors have called Julius Caesar?
HISTORICALadjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to the study of history
From this reading HISTORICAL PROBLEM: "Is Gentleman Waife a swindler or a man of genius?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I need not say that Mr. Hartopp and his foreman came duly to tea, but the Comedian exhibited Sir Isaac's talents very sparingly,--just enough to excite admiration without sating curiosity.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading ANSWER: "Certainly a swindler, if he don't succeed."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Julius Caesar owed two millions when he risked the experiment of being general in Gaul.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HISTORICAL PROBLEM: "Is Gentleman Waife a swindler or a man of genius?"
Isaac's
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From this reading I need not say that Mr. Hartopp and his foreman came duly to tea, but the Comedian exhibited Sir Isaac's talents very sparingly,--just enough to excite admiration without sating curiosity.
Julius
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From this reading Julius Caesar owed two millions when he risked the experiment of being general in Gaul.
and nothing more
From this reading I need not say that Mr. Hartopp and his foreman came duly to tea, but the Comedian exhibited Sir Isaac's talents very sparingly,--just enough to excite admiration without sating curiosity.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading If Julius Caesar had not lived to cross the Rubicon and pay off his debts, what would his creditors have called Julius Caesar?
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading HISTORICAL PROBLEM: "Is Gentleman Waife a swindler or a man of genius?"
plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading Julius Caesar owed two millions when he risked the experiment of being general in Gaul.
a form of address for a man
From this reading I need not say that Mr. Hartopp and his foreman came duly to tea, but the Comedian exhibited Sir Isaac's talents very sparingly,--just enough to excite admiration without sating curiosity.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading I need not say that Mr. Hartopp and his foreman came duly to tea, but the Comedian exhibited Sir Isaac's talents very sparingly,--just enough to excite admiration without sating curiosity.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If Julius Caesar had not lived to cross the Rubicon and pay off his debts, what would his creditors have called Julius Caesar?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HISTORICAL PROBLEM: "Is Gentleman Waife a swindler or a man of genius?"
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading If Julius Caesar had not lived to cross the Rubicon and pay off his debts, what would his creditors have called Julius Caesar?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading HISTORICAL PROBLEM: "Is Gentleman Waife a swindler or a man of genius?"
owedverbUS /oʊd/
past form of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading Julius Caesar owed two millions when he risked the experiment of being general in Gaul.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading If Julius Caesar had not lived to cross the Rubicon and pay off his debts, what would his creditors have called Julius Caesar?
PROBLEMnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading HISTORICAL PROBLEM: "Is Gentleman Waife a swindler or a man of genius?"
riskedverbUS /rɪskt/
past form of “risk” — expose to a chance of loss or damage
From this reading Julius Caesar owed two millions when he risked the experiment of being general in Gaul.
RubiconnounUS /ˈruːbɪkɔːn/
the boundary in ancient times between Italy and Gaul; Caesar's crossing it with his army in 49 BC was an act of war
From this reading If Julius Caesar had not lived to cross the Rubicon and pay off his debts, what would his creditors have called Julius Caesar?
sating
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From this reading I need not say that Mr. Hartopp and his foreman came duly to tea, but the Comedian exhibited Sir Isaac's talents very sparingly,--just enough to excite admiration without sating curiosity.
express in words
From this reading I need not say that Mr. Hartopp and his foreman came duly to tea, but the Comedian exhibited Sir Isaac's talents very sparingly,--just enough to excite admiration without sating curiosity.
term of address for a man
From this reading I need not say that Mr. Hartopp and his foreman came duly to tea, but the Comedian exhibited Sir Isaac's talents very sparingly,--just enough to excite admiration without sating curiosity.
sparinglyadverbUS /ˈsperɪŋli/
to a meager degree or in a meager manner
From this reading I need not say that Mr. Hartopp and his foreman came duly to tea, but the Comedian exhibited Sir Isaac's talents very sparingly,--just enough to excite admiration without sating curiosity.
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading ANSWER: "Certainly a swindler, if he don't succeed."
swindlernounUS /ˈswɪndələr/
a person who swindles you by means of deception or fraud
From this reading HISTORICAL PROBLEM: "Is Gentleman Waife a swindler or a man of genius?"
talentsnounUS /ˈtælənts/
plural of “talent” — natural abilities or qualities
From this reading I need not say that Mr. Hartopp and his foreman came duly to tea, but the Comedian exhibited Sir Isaac's talents very sparingly,--just enough to excite admiration without sating curiosity.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading I need not say that Mr. Hartopp and his foreman came duly to tea, but the Comedian exhibited Sir Isaac's talents very sparingly,--just enough to excite admiration without sating curiosity.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I need not say that Mr. Hartopp and his foreman came duly to tea, but the Comedian exhibited Sir Isaac's talents very sparingly,--just enough to excite admiration without sating curiosity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Julius Caesar owed two millions when he risked the experiment of being general in Gaul.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If Julius Caesar had not lived to cross the Rubicon and pay off his debts, what would his creditors have called Julius Caesar?
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Julius Caesar owed two millions when he risked the experiment of being general in Gaul.
precisely as stated
From this reading I need not say that Mr. Hartopp and his foreman came duly to tea, but the Comedian exhibited Sir Isaac's talents very sparingly,--just enough to excite admiration without sating curiosity.
Waife
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From this reading HISTORICAL PROBLEM: "Is Gentleman Waife a swindler or a man of genius?"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading If Julius Caesar had not lived to cross the Rubicon and pay off his debts, what would his creditors have called Julius Caesar?
at the time that
From this reading Julius Caesar owed two millions when he risked the experiment of being general in Gaul.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I need not say that Mr. Hartopp and his foreman came duly to tea, but the Comedian exhibited Sir Isaac's talents very sparingly,--just enough to excite admiration without sating curiosity.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If Julius Caesar had not lived to cross the Rubicon and pay off his debts, what would his creditors have called Julius Caesar?
