100
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From this reading The manager had not submitted to the loss of his property in Sophy and L100 without taking much vain trouble to recover the one or the other.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Taking the more usual mode of exit, Mr. Rugge vented his just indignation in a lawyer's letter, threatening Mr. Losely with an action for conspiracy and fraud.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Taking the more usual mode of exit, Mr. Rugge vented his just indignation in a lawyer's letter, threatening Mr. Losely with an action for conspiracy and fraud.
(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 "When God wills, all winds bring rain."--Ancient Proverb.
allowingverbUS /əˈlaʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading He had also more than once visited Mrs. Crane, who somewhat soothed him by allowing that he had been very badly used, that he ought at least to be repaid his money, and promising to do her best to persuade Mr. Losely "to behave like a gentleman."
in addition
From this reading He had also more than once visited Mrs. Crane, who somewhat soothed him by allowing that he had been very badly used, that he ought at least to be repaid his money, and promising to do her best to persuade Mr. Losely "to behave like a gentleman."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Taking the more usual mode of exit, Mr. Rugge vented his just indignation in a lawyer's letter, threatening Mr. Losely with an action for conspiracy and fraud.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading "When God wills, all winds bring rain."--Ancient Proverb.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The manager had not submitted to the loss of his property in Sophy and L100 without taking much vain trouble to recover the one or the other.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had visited Jasper while that gentleman lodged in St. James's; but the moment he hinted at the return of the L100, Mr. Losely opened both door and window, and requested the manager to make his immediate choice of the two.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading He had also more than once visited Mrs. Crane, who somewhat soothed him by allowing that he had been very badly used, that he ought at least to be repaid his money, and promising to do her best to persuade Mr. Losely "to behave like a gentleman."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had also more than once visited Mrs. Crane, who somewhat soothed him by allowing that he had been very badly used, that he ought at least to be repaid his money, and promising to do her best to persuade Mr. Losely "to behave like a gentleman."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had also more than once visited Mrs. Crane, who somewhat soothed him by allowing that he had been very badly used, that he ought at least to be repaid his money, and promising to do her best to persuade Mr. Losely "to behave like a gentleman."
behaveverbUS /bɪˈheɪv/
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
From this reading He had also more than once visited Mrs. Crane, who somewhat soothed him by allowing that he had been very badly used, that he ought at least to be repaid his money, and promising to do her best to persuade Mr. Losely "to behave like a gentleman."
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading He had also more than once visited Mrs. Crane, who somewhat soothed him by allowing that he had been very badly used, that he ought at least to be repaid his money, and promising to do her best to persuade Mr. Losely "to behave like a gentleman."
the two together, not just one
From this reading He had visited Jasper while that gentleman lodged in St. James's; but the moment he hinted at the return of the L100, Mr. Losely opened both door and window, and requested the manager to make his immediate choice of the two.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "When God wills, all winds bring rain."--Ancient Proverb.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had visited Jasper while that gentleman lodged in St. James's; but the moment he hinted at the return of the L100, Mr. Losely opened both door and window, and requested the manager to make his immediate choice of the two.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had also more than once visited Mrs. Crane, who somewhat soothed him by allowing that he had been very badly used, that he ought at least to be repaid his money, and promising to do her best to persuade Mr. Losely "to behave like a gentleman."
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading He had visited Jasper while that gentleman lodged in St. James's; but the moment he hinted at the return of the L100, Mr. Losely opened both door and window, and requested the manager to make his immediate choice of the two.
conspiracynounUS /kənˈspɪrəsi/
a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act
From this reading Taking the more usual mode of exit, Mr. Rugge vented his just indignation in a lawyer's letter, threatening Mr. Losely with an action for conspiracy and fraud.
CraneverbUS /kreɪn/
stretch (the neck) so as to see better
From this reading He had also more than once visited Mrs. Crane, who somewhat soothed him by allowing that he had been very badly used, that he ought at least to be repaid his money, and promising to do her best to persuade Mr. Losely "to behave like a gentleman."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He had also more than once visited Mrs. Crane, who somewhat soothed him by allowing that he had been very badly used, that he ought at least to be repaid his money, and promising to do her best to persuade Mr. Losely "to behave like a gentleman."
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He had visited Jasper while that gentleman lodged in St. James's; but the moment he hinted at the return of the L100, Mr. Losely opened both door and window, and requested the manager to make his immediate choice of the two.
exitnounUS /ˈeɡzɪt/
an opening that permits escape or release
From this reading Taking the more usual mode of exit, Mr. Rugge vented his just indignation in a lawyer's letter, threatening Mr. Losely with an action for conspiracy and fraud.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Taking the more usual mode of exit, Mr. Rugge vented his just indignation in a lawyer's letter, threatening Mr. Losely with an action for conspiracy and fraud.
fraudnounUS /frɔːd/
intentional deception resulting in injury to another person
From this reading Taking the more usual mode of exit, Mr. Rugge vented his just indignation in a lawyer's letter, threatening Mr. Losely with an action for conspiracy and fraud.
a man of refinement
From this reading He had visited Jasper while that gentleman lodged in St. James's; but the moment he hinted at the return of the L100, Mr. Losely opened both door and window, and requested the manager to make his immediate choice of the two.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading "When God wills, all winds bring rain."--Ancient Proverb.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The manager had not submitted to the loss of his property in Sophy and L100 without taking much vain trouble to recover the one or the other.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had visited Jasper while that gentleman lodged in St. James's; but the moment he hinted at the return of the L100, Mr. Losely opened both door and window, and requested the manager to make his immediate choice of the two.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He had also more than once visited Mrs. Crane, who somewhat soothed him by allowing that he had been very badly used, that he ought at least to be repaid his money, and promising to do her best to persuade Mr. Losely "to behave like a gentleman."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had also more than once visited Mrs. Crane, who somewhat soothed him by allowing that he had been very badly used, that he ought at least to be repaid his money, and promising to do her best to persuade Mr. Losely "to behave like a gentleman."
hintedverbUS /ˈhɪntəd/
past form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint
From this reading He had visited Jasper while that gentleman lodged in St. James's; but the moment he hinted at the return of the L100, Mr. Losely opened both door and window, and requested the manager to make his immediate choice of the two.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The manager had not submitted to the loss of his property in Sophy and L100 without taking much vain trouble to recover the one or the other.
of the present time and place
From this reading He had visited Jasper while that gentleman lodged in St. James's; but the moment he hinted at the return of the L100, Mr. Losely opened both door and window, and requested the manager to make his immediate choice of the two.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The manager had not submitted to the loss of his property in Sophy and L100 without taking much vain trouble to recover the one or the other.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading Taking the more usual mode of exit, Mr. Rugge vented his just indignation in a lawyer's letter, threatening Mr. Losely with an action for conspiracy and fraud.
James'snounUS /ˈdʒeɪmzɪz/
possessive form of “james” — a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading He had visited Jasper while that gentleman lodged in St. James's; but the moment he hinted at the return of the L100, Mr. Losely opened both door and window, and requested the manager to make his immediate choice of the two.
JaspernounUS /ˈdʒæspər/
an opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone
From this reading He had visited Jasper while that gentleman lodged in St. James's; but the moment he hinted at the return of the L100, Mr. Losely opened both door and window, and requested the manager to make his immediate choice of the two.
and nothing more
From this reading Taking the more usual mode of exit, Mr. Rugge vented his just indignation in a lawyer's letter, threatening Mr. Losely with an action for conspiracy and fraud.
a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)
From this reading The manager had not submitted to the loss of his property in Sophy and L100 without taking much vain trouble to recover the one or the other.
lawyer'snounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
possessive form of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Taking the more usual mode of exit, Mr. Rugge vented his just indignation in a lawyer's letter, threatening Mr. Losely with an action for conspiracy and fraud.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had also more than once visited Mrs. Crane, who somewhat soothed him by allowing that he had been very badly used, that he ought at least to be repaid his money, and promising to do her best to persuade Mr. Losely "to behave like a gentleman."
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Taking the more usual mode of exit, Mr. Rugge vented his just indignation in a lawyer's letter, threatening Mr. Losely with an action for conspiracy and fraud.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He had also more than once visited Mrs. Crane, who somewhat soothed him by allowing that he had been very badly used, that he ought at least to be repaid his money, and promising to do her best to persuade Mr. Losely "to behave like a gentleman."
lodgedverbUS /lɑːdʒd/
past form of “lodge” — be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading He had visited Jasper while that gentleman lodged in St. James's; but the moment he hinted at the return of the L100, Mr. Losely opened both door and window, and requested the manager to make his immediate choice of the two.
Losely
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had visited Jasper while that gentleman lodged in St. James's; but the moment he hinted at the return of the L100, Mr. Losely opened both door and window, and requested the manager to make his immediate choice of the two.
something that is lost
From this reading The manager had not submitted to the loss of his property in Sophy and L100 without taking much vain trouble to recover the one or the other.
engage in
From this reading He had visited Jasper while that gentleman lodged in St. James's; but the moment he hinted at the return of the L100, Mr. Losely opened both door and window, and requested the manager to make his immediate choice of the two.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading The manager had not submitted to the loss of his property in Sophy and L100 without taking much vain trouble to recover the one or the other.
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Taking the more usual mode of exit, Mr. Rugge vented his just indignation in a lawyer's letter, threatening Mr. Losely with an action for conspiracy and fraud.
a particular point in time
From this reading He had visited Jasper while that gentleman lodged in St. James's; but the moment he hinted at the return of the L100, Mr. Losely opened both door and window, and requested the manager to make his immediate choice of the two.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading He had also more than once visited Mrs. Crane, who somewhat soothed him by allowing that he had been very badly used, that he ought at least to be repaid his money, and promising to do her best to persuade Mr. Losely "to behave like a gentleman."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Taking the more usual mode of exit, Mr. Rugge vented his just indignation in a lawyer's letter, threatening Mr. Losely with an action for conspiracy and fraud.
a form of address for a man
From this reading He had visited Jasper while that gentleman lodged in St. James's; but the moment he hinted at the return of the L100, Mr. Losely opened both door and window, and requested the manager to make his immediate choice of the two.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading He had also more than once visited Mrs. Crane, who somewhat soothed him by allowing that he had been very badly used, that he ought at least to be repaid his money, and promising to do her best to persuade Mr. Losely "to behave like a gentleman."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The manager had not submitted to the loss of his property in Sophy and L100 without taking much vain trouble to recover the one or the other.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The manager had not submitted to the loss of his property in Sophy and L100 without taking much vain trouble to recover the one or the other.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The manager had not submitted to the loss of his property in Sophy and L100 without taking much vain trouble to recover the one or the other.
on one occasion
From this reading He had also more than once visited Mrs. Crane, who somewhat soothed him by allowing that he had been very badly used, that he ought at least to be repaid his money, and promising to do her best to persuade Mr. Losely "to behave like a gentleman."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The manager had not submitted to the loss of his property in Sophy and L100 without taking much vain trouble to recover the one or the other.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading He had visited Jasper while that gentleman lodged in St. James's; but the moment he hinted at the return of the L100, Mr. Losely opened both door and window, and requested the manager to make his immediate choice of the two.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The manager had not submitted to the loss of his property in Sophy and L100 without taking much vain trouble to recover the one or the other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The manager had not submitted to the loss of his property in Sophy and L100 without taking much vain trouble to recover the one or the other.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading He had also more than once visited Mrs. Crane, who somewhat soothed him by allowing that he had been very badly used, that he ought at least to be repaid his money, and promising to do her best to persuade Mr. Losely "to behave like a gentleman."
persuadeverbUS /pərˈsweɪd/
win approval or support for
From this reading He had also more than once visited Mrs. Crane, who somewhat soothed him by allowing that he had been very badly used, that he ought at least to be repaid his money, and promising to do her best to persuade Mr. Losely "to behave like a gentleman."
promisingadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːməsɪŋ/
showing possibility of achievement or excellence
From this reading He had also more than once visited Mrs. Crane, who somewhat soothed him by allowing that he had been very badly used, that he ought at least to be repaid his money, and promising to do her best to persuade Mr. Losely "to behave like a gentleman."
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading The manager had not submitted to the loss of his property in Sophy and L100 without taking much vain trouble to recover the one or the other.
ProverbnounUS /ˈprɑːvərb/
a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
From this reading "When God wills, all winds bring rain."--Ancient Proverb.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading "When God wills, all winds bring rain."--Ancient Proverb.
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading The manager had not submitted to the loss of his property in Sophy and L100 without taking much vain trouble to recover the one or the other.
repaidverbUS /riˈpeɪd/
inflected form of “repay” — pay back
From this reading He had also more than once visited Mrs. Crane, who somewhat soothed him by allowing that he had been very badly used, that he ought at least to be repaid his money, and promising to do her best to persuade Mr. Losely "to behave like a gentleman."
requestedadjectiveUS /rɪˈkwestɪd/
asked for
From this reading He had visited Jasper while that gentleman lodged in St. James's; but the moment he hinted at the return of the L100, Mr. Losely opened both door and window, and requested the manager to make his immediate choice of the two.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He had visited Jasper while that gentleman lodged in St. James's; but the moment he hinted at the return of the L100, Mr. Losely opened both door and window, and requested the manager to make his immediate choice of the two.
Rugge
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Taking the more usual mode of exit, Mr. Rugge vented his just indignation in a lawyer's letter, threatening Mr. Losely with an action for conspiracy and fraud.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading He had also more than once visited Mrs. Crane, who somewhat soothed him by allowing that he had been very badly used, that he ought at least to be repaid his money, and promising to do her best to persuade Mr. Losely "to behave like a gentleman."
soothedverbUS /suːðd/
past form of “soothe” — give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading He had also more than once visited Mrs. Crane, who somewhat soothed him by allowing that he had been very badly used, that he ought at least to be repaid his money, and promising to do her best to persuade Mr. Losely "to behave like a gentleman."
Sophy
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From this reading The manager had not submitted to the loss of his property in Sophy and L100 without taking much vain trouble to recover the one or the other.
St
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From this reading He had visited Jasper while that gentleman lodged in St. James's; but the moment he hinted at the return of the L100, Mr. Losely opened both door and window, and requested the manager to make his immediate choice of the two.
submittedverbUS /səbˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading The manager had not submitted to the loss of his property in Sophy and L100 without taking much vain trouble to recover the one or the other.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading The manager had not submitted to the loss of his property in Sophy and L100 without taking much vain trouble to recover the one or the other.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He had also more than once visited Mrs. Crane, who somewhat soothed him by allowing that he had been very badly used, that he ought at least to be repaid his money, and promising to do her best to persuade Mr. Losely "to behave like a gentleman."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had visited Jasper while that gentleman lodged in St. James's; but the moment he hinted at the return of the L100, Mr. Losely opened both door and window, and requested the manager to make his immediate choice of the two.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The manager had not submitted to the loss of his property in Sophy and L100 without taking much vain trouble to recover the one or the other.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading Taking the more usual mode of exit, Mr. Rugge vented his just indignation in a lawyer's letter, threatening Mr. Losely with an action for conspiracy and fraud.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The manager had not submitted to the loss of his property in Sophy and L100 without taking much vain trouble to recover the one or the other.
a source of difficulty
From this reading The manager had not submitted to the loss of his property in Sophy and L100 without taking much vain trouble to recover the one or the other.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He had visited Jasper while that gentleman lodged in St. James's; but the moment he hinted at the return of the L100, Mr. Losely opened both door and window, and requested the manager to make his immediate choice of the two.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading He had also more than once visited Mrs. Crane, who somewhat soothed him by allowing that he had been very badly used, that he ought at least to be repaid his money, and promising to do her best to persuade Mr. Losely "to behave like a gentleman."
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Taking the more usual mode of exit, Mr. Rugge vented his just indignation in a lawyer's letter, threatening Mr. Losely with an action for conspiracy and fraud.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading The manager had not submitted to the loss of his property in Sophy and L100 without taking much vain trouble to recover the one or the other.
ventedadjectiveUS /ˈventɪd/
supplied with a vent or vents for intake of air or discharge of gases
From this reading Taking the more usual mode of exit, Mr. Rugge vented his just indignation in a lawyer's letter, threatening Mr. Losely with an action for conspiracy and fraud.
precisely as stated
From this reading He had also more than once visited Mrs. Crane, who somewhat soothed him by allowing that he had been very badly used, that he ought at least to be repaid his money, and promising to do her best to persuade Mr. Losely "to behave like a gentleman."
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading He had visited Jasper while that gentleman lodged in St. James's; but the moment he hinted at the return of the L100, Mr. Losely opened both door and window, and requested the manager to make his immediate choice of the two.
at the time that
From this reading "When God wills, all winds bring rain."--Ancient Proverb.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He had visited Jasper while that gentleman lodged in St. James's; but the moment he hinted at the return of the L100, Mr. Losely opened both door and window, and requested the manager to make his immediate choice of the two.
which person or people
From this reading He had also more than once visited Mrs. Crane, who somewhat soothed him by allowing that he had been very badly used, that he ought at least to be repaid his money, and promising to do her best to persuade Mr. Losely "to behave like a gentleman."
willsnounUS /wɪlz/
plural of “will” — the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention
From this reading "When God wills, all winds bring rain."--Ancient Proverb.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading He had visited Jasper while that gentleman lodged in St. James's; but the moment he hinted at the return of the L100, Mr. Losely opened both door and window, and requested the manager to make his immediate choice of the two.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading "When God wills, all winds bring rain."--Ancient Proverb.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Taking the more usual mode of exit, Mr. Rugge vented his just indignation in a lawyer's letter, threatening Mr. Losely with an action for conspiracy and fraud.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The manager had not submitted to the loss of his property in Sophy and L100 without taking much vain trouble to recover the one or the other.
