Chapter XX

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading TWO GENTLEMEN BECOME ACQUAINTED In a town like Mariona the tradition of riches is almost as good as the proved fact.

having fair knowledge of

From this reading TWO GENTLEMEN BECOME ACQUAINTED In a town like Mariona the tradition of riches is almost as good as the proved fact.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading TWO GENTLEMEN BECOME ACQUAINTED In a town like Mariona the tradition of riches is almost as good as the proved fact.

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

From this reading How, indeed, could he be otherwise, when he was a miser and never spent any money?

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading How, indeed, could he be otherwise, when he was a miser and never spent any money?

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading TWO GENTLEMEN BECOME ACQUAINTED In a town like Mariona the tradition of riches is almost as good as the proved fact.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Copeland, the lawyer who never practised, possessed a great fund of useful information, and he estimated the value of Margaret Dameron’s estate at four hundred and fifty thousand dollars, and Copeland was a conservative man.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading How, indeed, could he be otherwise, when he was a miser and never spent any money?

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading TWO GENTLEMEN BECOME ACQUAINTED In a town like Mariona the tradition of riches is almost as good as the proved fact.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It had been said for years that Ezra Dameron was the possessor of great wealth.

plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Old Roger Merriam had died one of the richest men in the state, and in dividing his property he had favored his daughters, so that Mrs. Forrest and Mrs. Dameron had received larger shares than their brothers.

resistant to change, particularly in relation to politics or religion

From this reading Copeland, the lawyer who never practised, possessed a great fund of useful information, and he estimated the value of Margaret Dameron’s estate at four hundred and fifty thousand dollars, and Copeland was a conservative man.

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From this reading Copeland, the lawyer who never practised, possessed a great fund of useful information, and he estimated the value of Margaret Dameron’s estate at four hundred and fifty thousand dollars, and Copeland was a conservative man.

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

From this reading How, indeed, could he be otherwise, when he was a miser and never spent any money?

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From this reading It had been said for years that Ezra Dameron was the possessor of great wealth.

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From this reading Copeland, the lawyer who never practised, possessed a great fund of useful information, and he estimated the value of Margaret Dameron’s estate at four hundred and fifty thousand dollars, and Copeland was a conservative man.

plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading Old Roger Merriam had died one of the richest men in the state, and in dividing his property he had favored his daughters, so that Mrs. Forrest and Mrs. Dameron had received larger shares than their brothers.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading Old Roger Merriam had died one of the richest men in the state, and in dividing his property he had favored his daughters, so that Mrs. Forrest and Mrs. Dameron had received larger shares than their brothers.

-ing form of “divide” — separate into parts or portions

From this reading Old Roger Merriam had died one of the richest men in the state, and in dividing his property he had favored his daughters, so that Mrs. Forrest and Mrs. Dameron had received larger shares than their brothers.

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading Copeland, the lawyer who never practised, possessed a great fund of useful information, and he estimated the value of Margaret Dameron’s estate at four hundred and fifty thousand dollars, and Copeland was a conservative man.

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading Copeland, the lawyer who never practised, possessed a great fund of useful information, and he estimated the value of Margaret Dameron’s estate at four hundred and fifty thousand dollars, and Copeland was a conservative man.

past form of “estimate” — judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)

From this reading Copeland, the lawyer who never practised, possessed a great fund of useful information, and he estimated the value of Margaret Dameron’s estate at four hundred and fifty thousand dollars, and Copeland was a conservative man.

a Jewish priest and scribe sent by the Persian king to restore Jewish law and worship in Jerusalem

From this reading It had been said for years that Ezra Dameron was the possessor of great wealth.

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

From this reading TWO GENTLEMEN BECOME ACQUAINTED In a town like Mariona the tradition of riches is almost as good as the proved fact.

preferred above all others and treated with partiality

From this reading Old Roger Merriam had died one of the richest men in the state, and in dividing his property he had favored his daughters, so that Mrs. Forrest and Mrs. Dameron had received larger shares than their brothers.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading Copeland, the lawyer who never practised, possessed a great fund of useful information, and he estimated the value of Margaret Dameron’s estate at four hundred and fifty thousand dollars, and Copeland was a conservative man.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It had been said for years that Ezra Dameron was the possessor of great wealth.

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From this reading Old Roger Merriam had died one of the richest men in the state, and in dividing his property he had favored his daughters, so that Mrs. Forrest and Mrs. Dameron had received larger shares than their brothers.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Copeland, the lawyer who never practised, possessed a great fund of useful information, and he estimated the value of Margaret Dameron’s estate at four hundred and fifty thousand dollars, and Copeland was a conservative man.

a reserve of money set aside for some purpose

From this reading Copeland, the lawyer who never practised, possessed a great fund of useful information, and he estimated the value of Margaret Dameron’s estate at four hundred and fifty thousand dollars, and Copeland was a conservative man.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading TWO GENTLEMEN BECOME ACQUAINTED In a town like Mariona the tradition of riches is almost as good as the proved fact.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading TWO GENTLEMEN BECOME ACQUAINTED In a town like Mariona the tradition of riches is almost as good as the proved fact.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading It had been said for years that Ezra Dameron was the possessor of great wealth.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading It had been said for years that Ezra Dameron was the possessor of great wealth.

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

From this reading How, indeed, could he be otherwise, when he was a miser and never spent any money?

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

From this reading Old Roger Merriam had died one of the richest men in the state, and in dividing his property he had favored his daughters, so that Mrs. Forrest and Mrs. Dameron had received larger shares than their brothers.

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From this reading How, indeed, could he be otherwise, when he was a miser and never spent any money?

ten 10s

From this reading Copeland, the lawyer who never practised, possessed a great fund of useful information, and he estimated the value of Margaret Dameron’s estate at four hundred and fifty thousand dollars, and Copeland was a conservative man.

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

From this reading TWO GENTLEMEN BECOME ACQUAINTED In a town like Mariona the tradition of riches is almost as good as the proved fact.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading How, indeed, could he be otherwise, when he was a miser and never spent any money?

a message received and understood

From this reading Copeland, the lawyer who never practised, possessed a great fund of useful information, and he estimated the value of Margaret Dameron’s estate at four hundred and fifty thousand dollars, and Copeland was a conservative man.

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

From this reading TWO GENTLEMEN BECOME ACQUAINTED In a town like Mariona the tradition of riches is almost as good as the proved fact.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It had been said for years that Ezra Dameron was the possessor of great wealth.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading Old Roger Merriam had died one of the richest men in the state, and in dividing his property he had favored his daughters, so that Mrs. Forrest and Mrs. Dameron had received larger shares than their brothers.

a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading Copeland, the lawyer who never practised, possessed a great fund of useful information, and he estimated the value of Margaret Dameron’s estate at four hundred and fifty thousand dollars, and Copeland was a conservative man.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading TWO GENTLEMEN BECOME ACQUAINTED In a town like Mariona the tradition of riches is almost as good as the proved fact.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Copeland, the lawyer who never practised, possessed a great fund of useful information, and he estimated the value of Margaret Dameron’s estate at four hundred and fifty thousand dollars, and Copeland was a conservative man.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Copeland, the lawyer who never practised, possessed a great fund of useful information, and he estimated the value of Margaret Dameron’s estate at four hundred and fifty thousand dollars, and Copeland was a conservative man.

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From this reading TWO GENTLEMEN BECOME ACQUAINTED In a town like Mariona the tradition of riches is almost as good as the proved fact.

the force of workers available

From this reading Old Roger Merriam had died one of the richest men in the state, and in dividing his property he had favored his daughters, so that Mrs. Forrest and Mrs. Dameron had received larger shares than their brothers.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Old Roger Merriam had died one of the richest men in the state, and in dividing his property he had favored his daughters, so that Mrs. Forrest and Mrs. Dameron had received larger shares than their brothers.

a stingy hoarder of money and possessions (often living miserably)

From this reading How, indeed, could he be otherwise, when he was a miser and never spent any money?

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading How, indeed, could he be otherwise, when he was a miser and never spent any money?

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Old Roger Merriam had died one of the richest men in the state, and in dividing his property he had favored his daughters, so that Mrs. Forrest and Mrs. Dameron had received larger shares than their brothers.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading How, indeed, could he be otherwise, when he was a miser and never spent any money?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TWO GENTLEMEN BECOME ACQUAINTED In a town like Mariona the tradition of riches is almost as good as the proved fact.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Old Roger Merriam had died one of the richest men in the state, and in dividing his property he had favored his daughters, so that Mrs. Forrest and Mrs. Dameron had received larger shares than their brothers.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Old Roger Merriam had died one of the richest men in the state, and in dividing his property he had favored his daughters, so that Mrs. Forrest and Mrs. Dameron had received larger shares than their brothers.

in other respects or ways

From this reading How, indeed, could he be otherwise, when he was a miser and never spent any money?

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading Copeland, the lawyer who never practised, possessed a great fund of useful information, and he estimated the value of Margaret Dameron’s estate at four hundred and fifty thousand dollars, and Copeland was a conservative man.

a person who owns something

From this reading It had been said for years that Ezra Dameron was the possessor of great wealth.

skillful after much practice

From this reading Copeland, the lawyer who never practised, possessed a great fund of useful information, and he estimated the value of Margaret Dameron’s estate at four hundred and fifty thousand dollars, and Copeland was a conservative man.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading Old Roger Merriam had died one of the richest men in the state, and in dividing his property he had favored his daughters, so that Mrs. Forrest and Mrs. Dameron had received larger shares than their brothers.

established beyond doubt

From this reading TWO GENTLEMEN BECOME ACQUAINTED In a town like Mariona the tradition of riches is almost as good as the proved fact.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Old Roger Merriam had died one of the richest men in the state, and in dividing his property he had favored his daughters, so that Mrs. Forrest and Mrs. Dameron had received larger shares than their brothers.

an abundance of material possessions and resources

From this reading TWO GENTLEMEN BECOME ACQUAINTED In a town like Mariona the tradition of riches is almost as good as the proved fact.

superlative of “rich” — possessing material wealth

From this reading Old Roger Merriam had died one of the richest men in the state, and in dividing his property he had favored his daughters, so that Mrs. Forrest and Mrs. Dameron had received larger shares than their brothers.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Old Roger Merriam had died one of the richest men in the state, and in dividing his property he had favored his daughters, so that Mrs. Forrest and Mrs. Dameron had received larger shares than their brothers.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading It had been said for years that Ezra Dameron was the possessor of great wealth.

plural of “share” — assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group

From this reading Old Roger Merriam had died one of the richest men in the state, and in dividing his property he had favored his daughters, so that Mrs. Forrest and Mrs. Dameron had received larger shares than their brothers.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Old Roger Merriam had died one of the richest men in the state, and in dividing his property he had favored his daughters, so that Mrs. Forrest and Mrs. Dameron had received larger shares than their brothers.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading How, indeed, could he be otherwise, when he was a miser and never spent any money?

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Old Roger Merriam had died one of the richest men in the state, and in dividing his property he had favored his daughters, so that Mrs. Forrest and Mrs. Dameron had received larger shares than their brothers.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Old Roger Merriam had died one of the richest men in the state, and in dividing his property he had favored his daughters, so that Mrs. Forrest and Mrs. Dameron had received larger shares than their brothers.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It had been said for years that Ezra Dameron was the possessor of great wealth.

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

From this reading TWO GENTLEMEN BECOME ACQUAINTED In a town like Mariona the tradition of riches is almost as good as the proved fact.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Old Roger Merriam had died one of the richest men in the state, and in dividing his property he had favored his daughters, so that Mrs. Forrest and Mrs. Dameron had received larger shares than their brothers.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading Copeland, the lawyer who never practised, possessed a great fund of useful information, and he estimated the value of Margaret Dameron’s estate at four hundred and fifty thousand dollars, and Copeland was a conservative man.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading TWO GENTLEMEN BECOME ACQUAINTED In a town like Mariona the tradition of riches is almost as good as the proved fact.

an inherited pattern of thought or action

From this reading TWO GENTLEMEN BECOME ACQUAINTED In a town like Mariona the tradition of riches is almost as good as the proved fact.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading TWO GENTLEMEN BECOME ACQUAINTED In a town like Mariona the tradition of riches is almost as good as the proved fact.

being of use or service

From this reading Copeland, the lawyer who never practised, possessed a great fund of useful information, and he estimated the value of Margaret Dameron’s estate at four hundred and fifty thousand dollars, and Copeland was a conservative man.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading Copeland, the lawyer who never practised, possessed a great fund of useful information, and he estimated the value of Margaret Dameron’s estate at four hundred and fifty thousand dollars, and Copeland was a conservative man.

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

From this reading It had been said for years that Ezra Dameron was the possessor of great wealth.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading It had been said for years that Ezra Dameron was the possessor of great wealth.

at the time that

From this reading How, indeed, could he be otherwise, when he was a miser and never spent any money?

which person or people

From this reading Copeland, the lawyer who never practised, possessed a great fund of useful information, and he estimated the value of Margaret Dameron’s estate at four hundred and fifty thousand dollars, and Copeland was a conservative man.

a late time of life

From this reading It had been said for years that Ezra Dameron was the possessor of great wealth.