used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "And yet it was never in my soul To play so ill a part: But evil is wrought by want of thought As well as by want of heart."
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading According to Mr. Meyer the landlord was a heartless miser, whom he had entreated to make repairs and to lower rents, but who always turned a deaf ear to such appeals.
agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading Hood._ Solomon Meyer, who collected the rents at Rickett's Court, was looked upon by the tenants as the landlord, though he distinctly disclaimed that honor, explaining that he was only the agent, empowered merely to receive money, never to disburse.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading According to Mr. Meyer the landlord was a heartless miser, whom he had entreated to make repairs and to lower rents, but who always turned a deaf ear to such appeals.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And yet it was never in my soul To play so ill a part: But evil is wrought by want of thought As well as by want of heart."
appealsnounUS /əˈpiːlz/
plural of “appeal” — earnest or urgent request
From this reading According to Mr. Meyer the landlord was a heartless miser, whom he had entreated to make repairs and to lower rents, but who always turned a deaf ear to such appeals.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "And yet it was never in my soul To play so ill a part: But evil is wrought by want of thought As well as by want of heart."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Hood._ Solomon Meyer, who collected the rents at Rickett's Court, was looked upon by the tenants as the landlord, though he distinctly disclaimed that honor, explaining that he was only the agent, empowered merely to receive money, never to disburse.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "And yet it was never in my soul To play so ill a part: But evil is wrought by want of thought As well as by want of heart."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "And yet it was never in my soul To play so ill a part: But evil is wrought by want of thought As well as by want of heart."
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading Hood._ Solomon Meyer, who collected the rents at Rickett's Court, was looked upon by the tenants as the landlord, though he distinctly disclaimed that honor, explaining that he was only the agent, empowered merely to receive money, never to disburse.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading THE LANDLORD OF RICKETT'S COURT.
deafadjectiveUS /def/
lacking or deprived of the sense of hearing wholly or in part
From this reading According to Mr. Meyer the landlord was a heartless miser, whom he had entreated to make repairs and to lower rents, but who always turned a deaf ear to such appeals.
disburseverbUS /dɪsˈbɜːrs/
expend, as from a fund
From this reading Hood._ Solomon Meyer, who collected the rents at Rickett's Court, was looked upon by the tenants as the landlord, though he distinctly disclaimed that honor, explaining that he was only the agent, empowered merely to receive money, never to disburse.
disclaimedverbUS /dɪˈskleɪmd/
past form of “disclaim” — renounce a legal claim or title to
From this reading Hood._ Solomon Meyer, who collected the rents at Rickett's Court, was looked upon by the tenants as the landlord, though he distinctly disclaimed that honor, explaining that he was only the agent, empowered merely to receive money, never to disburse.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading Hood._ Solomon Meyer, who collected the rents at Rickett's Court, was looked upon by the tenants as the landlord, though he distinctly disclaimed that honor, explaining that he was only the agent, empowered merely to receive money, never to disburse.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading According to Mr. Meyer the landlord was a heartless miser, whom he had entreated to make repairs and to lower rents, but who always turned a deaf ear to such appeals.
empoweredadjectiveUS /ɪmˈpaʊərd/
invested with legal power or official authority especially as symbolized by having a scepter
From this reading Hood._ Solomon Meyer, who collected the rents at Rickett's Court, was looked upon by the tenants as the landlord, though he distinctly disclaimed that honor, explaining that he was only the agent, empowered merely to receive money, never to disburse.
entreated
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From this reading According to Mr. Meyer the landlord was a heartless miser, whom he had entreated to make repairs and to lower rents, but who always turned a deaf ear to such appeals.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading "And yet it was never in my soul To play so ill a part: But evil is wrought by want of thought As well as by want of heart."
explainingverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Hood._ Solomon Meyer, who collected the rents at Rickett's Court, was looked upon by the tenants as the landlord, though he distinctly disclaimed that honor, explaining that he was only the agent, empowered merely to receive money, never to disburse.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading According to Mr. Meyer the landlord was a heartless miser, whom he had entreated to make repairs and to lower rents, but who always turned a deaf ear to such appeals.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hood._ Solomon Meyer, who collected the rents at Rickett's Court, was looked upon by the tenants as the landlord, though he distinctly disclaimed that honor, explaining that he was only the agent, empowered merely to receive money, never to disburse.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading "And yet it was never in my soul To play so ill a part: But evil is wrought by want of thought As well as by want of heart."
heartlessadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrtləs/
lacking in feeling or pity or warmth
From this reading According to Mr. Meyer the landlord was a heartless miser, whom he had entreated to make repairs and to lower rents, but who always turned a deaf ear to such appeals.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Hood._ Solomon Meyer, who collected the rents at Rickett's Court, was looked upon by the tenants as the landlord, though he distinctly disclaimed that honor, explaining that he was only the agent, empowered merely to receive money, never to disburse.
HoodnounUS /hʊd/
an aggressive and violent young criminal
From this reading Hood._ Solomon Meyer, who collected the rents at Rickett's Court, was looked upon by the tenants as the landlord, though he distinctly disclaimed that honor, explaining that he was only the agent, empowered merely to receive money, never to disburse.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading "And yet it was never in my soul To play so ill a part: But evil is wrought by want of thought As well as by want of heart."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "And yet it was never in my soul To play so ill a part: But evil is wrought by want of thought As well as by want of heart."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "And yet it was never in my soul To play so ill a part: But evil is wrought by want of thought As well as by want of heart."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "And yet it was never in my soul To play so ill a part: But evil is wrought by want of thought As well as by want of heart."
LANDLORDnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrd/
a landowner who leases to others
From this reading THE LANDLORD OF RICKETT'S COURT.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Hood._ Solomon Meyer, who collected the rents at Rickett's Court, was looked upon by the tenants as the landlord, though he distinctly disclaimed that honor, explaining that he was only the agent, empowered merely to receive money, never to disburse.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading According to Mr. Meyer the landlord was a heartless miser, whom he had entreated to make repairs and to lower rents, but who always turned a deaf ear to such appeals.
engage in
From this reading According to Mr. Meyer the landlord was a heartless miser, whom he had entreated to make repairs and to lower rents, but who always turned a deaf ear to such appeals.
and nothing more
From this reading Hood._ Solomon Meyer, who collected the rents at Rickett's Court, was looked upon by the tenants as the landlord, though he distinctly disclaimed that honor, explaining that he was only the agent, empowered merely to receive money, never to disburse.
Meyer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hood._ Solomon Meyer, who collected the rents at Rickett's Court, was looked upon by the tenants as the landlord, though he distinctly disclaimed that honor, explaining that he was only the agent, empowered merely to receive money, never to disburse.
misernounUS /ˈmaɪzər/
a stingy hoarder of money and possessions (often living miserably)
From this reading According to Mr. Meyer the landlord was a heartless miser, whom he had entreated to make repairs and to lower rents, but who always turned a deaf ear to such appeals.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Hood._ Solomon Meyer, who collected the rents at Rickett's Court, was looked upon by the tenants as the landlord, though he distinctly disclaimed that honor, explaining that he was only the agent, empowered merely to receive money, never to disburse.
a form of address for a man
From this reading According to Mr. Meyer the landlord was a heartless miser, whom he had entreated to make repairs and to lower rents, but who always turned a deaf ear to such appeals.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "And yet it was never in my soul To play so ill a part: But evil is wrought by want of thought As well as by want of heart."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "And yet it was never in my soul To play so ill a part: But evil is wrought by want of thought As well as by want of heart."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LANDLORD OF RICKETT'S COURT.
and nothing more
From this reading Hood._ Solomon Meyer, who collected the rents at Rickett's Court, was looked upon by the tenants as the landlord, though he distinctly disclaimed that honor, explaining that he was only the agent, empowered merely to receive money, never to disburse.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "And yet it was never in my soul To play so ill a part: But evil is wrought by want of thought As well as by want of heart."
participate in games or sport
From this reading "And yet it was never in my soul To play so ill a part: But evil is wrought by want of thought As well as by want of heart."
get something; come into possession of
From this reading Hood._ Solomon Meyer, who collected the rents at Rickett's Court, was looked upon by the tenants as the landlord, though he distinctly disclaimed that honor, explaining that he was only the agent, empowered merely to receive money, never to disburse.
rentsnounUS /rents/
plural of “rent” — a payment or series of payments made by the lessee to an owner for use of some property, facility, equipment, or service
From this reading Hood._ Solomon Meyer, who collected the rents at Rickett's Court, was looked upon by the tenants as the landlord, though he distinctly disclaimed that honor, explaining that he was only the agent, empowered merely to receive money, never to disburse.
repairsnounUS /rɪˈperz/
plural of “repair” — the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading According to Mr. Meyer the landlord was a heartless miser, whom he had entreated to make repairs and to lower rents, but who always turned a deaf ear to such appeals.
RICKETT'S
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From this reading THE LANDLORD OF RICKETT'S COURT.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "And yet it was never in my soul To play so ill a part: But evil is wrought by want of thought As well as by want of heart."
Solomonproper nounUS /ˈsɒl.ə.mən/
A legendary king renowned for his wisdom and fabulous hidden mines.
From this reading Hood._ Solomon Meyer, who collected the rents at Rickett's Court, was looked upon by the tenants as the landlord, though he distinctly disclaimed that honor, explaining that he was only the agent, empowered merely to receive money, never to disburse.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading "And yet it was never in my soul To play so ill a part: But evil is wrought by want of thought As well as by want of heart."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading According to Mr. Meyer the landlord was a heartless miser, whom he had entreated to make repairs and to lower rents, but who always turned a deaf ear to such appeals.
tenantsnounUS /ˈtenənts/
plural of “tenant” — someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else
From this reading Hood._ Solomon Meyer, who collected the rents at Rickett's Court, was looked upon by the tenants as the landlord, though he distinctly disclaimed that honor, explaining that he was only the agent, empowered merely to receive money, never to disburse.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Hood._ Solomon Meyer, who collected the rents at Rickett's Court, was looked upon by the tenants as the landlord, though he distinctly disclaimed that honor, explaining that he was only the agent, empowered merely to receive money, never to disburse.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LANDLORD OF RICKETT'S COURT.
Thos
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From this reading --_Thos.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Hood._ Solomon Meyer, who collected the rents at Rickett's Court, was looked upon by the tenants as the landlord, though he distinctly disclaimed that honor, explaining that he was only the agent, empowered merely to receive money, never to disburse.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "And yet it was never in my soul To play so ill a part: But evil is wrought by want of thought As well as by want of heart."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "And yet it was never in my soul To play so ill a part: But evil is wrought by want of thought As well as by want of heart."
moved around an axis or center
From this reading According to Mr. Meyer the landlord was a heartless miser, whom he had entreated to make repairs and to lower rents, but who always turned a deaf ear to such appeals.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Hood._ Solomon Meyer, who collected the rents at Rickett's Court, was looked upon by the tenants as the landlord, though he distinctly disclaimed that honor, explaining that he was only the agent, empowered merely to receive money, never to disburse.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "And yet it was never in my soul To play so ill a part: But evil is wrought by want of thought As well as by want of heart."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "And yet it was never in my soul To play so ill a part: But evil is wrought by want of thought As well as by want of heart."
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "And yet it was never in my soul To play so ill a part: But evil is wrought by want of thought As well as by want of heart."
which person or people
From this reading Hood._ Solomon Meyer, who collected the rents at Rickett's Court, was looked upon by the tenants as the landlord, though he distinctly disclaimed that honor, explaining that he was only the agent, empowered merely to receive money, never to disburse.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading According to Mr. Meyer the landlord was a heartless miser, whom he had entreated to make repairs and to lower rents, but who always turned a deaf ear to such appeals.
wroughtadjectiveUS /rɔːt/
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading "And yet it was never in my soul To play so ill a part: But evil is wrought by want of thought As well as by want of heart."
but in spite of that
From this reading "And yet it was never in my soul To play so ill a part: But evil is wrought by want of thought As well as by want of heart."
