used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _BLACKBALLED._ During the progress of the drama in which Nelson played so conspicuous a part and which he regarded as a tragedy, Sam Robb was at the Receiver-General's exchanging money for the paying-teller.
accountantnounUS /əˈkaʊntənt/
someone who maintains and audits business accounts
From this reading Nelson asked the accountant, after Inspector Castle's insult.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Nelson asked the accountant, after Inspector Castle's insult.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "What am I to do, Mr. Charon?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _BLACKBALLED._ During the progress of the drama in which Nelson played so conspicuous a part and which he regarded as a tragedy, Sam Robb was at the Receiver-General's exchanging money for the paying-teller.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _BLACKBALLED._ During the progress of the drama in which Nelson played so conspicuous a part and which he regarded as a tragedy, Sam Robb was at the Receiver-General's exchanging money for the paying-teller.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Nelson asked the accountant, after Inspector Castle's insult.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _BLACKBALLED._ During the progress of the drama in which Nelson played so conspicuous a part and which he regarded as a tragedy, Sam Robb was at the Receiver-General's exchanging money for the paying-teller.
have
From this reading "Grin and bear it," repeated the accountant, thinking, no doubt, that he had hit upon a very happy phrase.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He had not returned before Evan was gone from the office for good.
BLACKBALLED
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From this reading _BLACKBALLED._ During the progress of the drama in which Nelson played so conspicuous a part and which he regarded as a tragedy, Sam Robb was at the Receiver-General's exchanging money for the paying-teller.
Castle'snounUS /ˈkæsəlz/
possessive form of “castle” — a large and stately mansion
From this reading Nelson asked the accountant, after Inspector Castle's insult.
CharonnounUS /ˈkerən/
(Greek mythology) the ferryman who brought the souls of the dead across the river Styx or the river Acheron to Hades
From this reading "What am I to do, Mr. Charon?"
conspicuousadjectiveUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəs/
obvious to the eye or mind
From this reading _BLACKBALLED._ During the progress of the drama in which Nelson played so conspicuous a part and which he regarded as a tragedy, Sam Robb was at the Receiver-General's exchanging money for the paying-teller.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What am I to do, Mr. Charon?"
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "Grin and bear it," repeated the accountant, thinking, no doubt, that he had hit upon a very happy phrase.
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading _BLACKBALLED._ During the progress of the drama in which Nelson played so conspicuous a part and which he regarded as a tragedy, Sam Robb was at the Receiver-General's exchanging money for the paying-teller.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading _BLACKBALLED._ During the progress of the drama in which Nelson played so conspicuous a part and which he regarded as a tragedy, Sam Robb was at the Receiver-General's exchanging money for the paying-teller.
Evan
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From this reading He had not returned before Evan was gone from the office for good.
exchangingverbUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “exchange” — give to, and receive from, one another
From this reading _BLACKBALLED._ During the progress of the drama in which Nelson played so conspicuous a part and which he regarded as a tragedy, Sam Robb was at the Receiver-General's exchanging money for the paying-teller.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _BLACKBALLED._ During the progress of the drama in which Nelson played so conspicuous a part and which he regarded as a tragedy, Sam Robb was at the Receiver-General's exchanging money for the paying-teller.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had not returned before Evan was gone from the office for good.
destroyed or killed
From this reading He had not returned before Evan was gone from the office for good.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He had not returned before Evan was gone from the office for good.
GrinnounUS /ɡrɪn/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "Grin and bear it," repeated the accountant, thinking, no doubt, that he had hit upon a very happy phrase.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had not returned before Evan was gone from the office for good.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading "Grin and bear it," repeated the accountant, thinking, no doubt, that he had hit upon a very happy phrase.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _BLACKBALLED._ During the progress of the drama in which Nelson played so conspicuous a part and which he regarded as a tragedy, Sam Robb was at the Receiver-General's exchanging money for the paying-teller.
cause to move by striking
From this reading "Grin and bear it," repeated the accountant, thinking, no doubt, that he had hit upon a very happy phrase.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "What am I to do, Mr. Charon?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _BLACKBALLED._ During the progress of the drama in which Nelson played so conspicuous a part and which he regarded as a tragedy, Sam Robb was at the Receiver-General's exchanging money for the paying-teller.
InspectornounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading Nelson asked the accountant, after Inspector Castle's insult.
insultnounUS /ˌɪnˈsʌlt/
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
From this reading Nelson asked the accountant, after Inspector Castle's insult.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Grin and bear it," repeated the accountant, thinking, no doubt, that he had hit upon a very happy phrase.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading _BLACKBALLED._ During the progress of the drama in which Nelson played so conspicuous a part and which he regarded as a tragedy, Sam Robb was at the Receiver-General's exchanging money for the paying-teller.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "What am I to do, Mr. Charon?"
NelsonnounUS /ˈnelsən/
English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)
From this reading _BLACKBALLED._ During the progress of the drama in which Nelson played so conspicuous a part and which he regarded as a tragedy, Sam Robb was at the Receiver-General's exchanging money for the paying-teller.
not any; not one
From this reading "Grin and bear it," repeated the accountant, thinking, no doubt, that he had hit upon a very happy phrase.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had not returned before Evan was gone from the office for good.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _BLACKBALLED._ During the progress of the drama in which Nelson played so conspicuous a part and which he regarded as a tragedy, Sam Robb was at the Receiver-General's exchanging money for the paying-teller.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading He had not returned before Evan was gone from the office for good.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading _BLACKBALLED._ During the progress of the drama in which Nelson played so conspicuous a part and which he regarded as a tragedy, Sam Robb was at the Receiver-General's exchanging money for the paying-teller.
paying-teller
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From this reading _BLACKBALLED._ During the progress of the drama in which Nelson played so conspicuous a part and which he regarded as a tragedy, Sam Robb was at the Receiver-General's exchanging money for the paying-teller.
phrasenounUS /freɪz/
an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
From this reading "Grin and bear it," repeated the accountant, thinking, no doubt, that he had hit upon a very happy phrase.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading _BLACKBALLED._ During the progress of the drama in which Nelson played so conspicuous a part and which he regarded as a tragedy, Sam Robb was at the Receiver-General's exchanging money for the paying-teller.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading _BLACKBALLED._ During the progress of the drama in which Nelson played so conspicuous a part and which he regarded as a tragedy, Sam Robb was at the Receiver-General's exchanging money for the paying-teller.
Receiver-General's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _BLACKBALLED._ During the progress of the drama in which Nelson played so conspicuous a part and which he regarded as a tragedy, Sam Robb was at the Receiver-General's exchanging money for the paying-teller.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading _BLACKBALLED._ During the progress of the drama in which Nelson played so conspicuous a part and which he regarded as a tragedy, Sam Robb was at the Receiver-General's exchanging money for the paying-teller.
recurring again and again
From this reading "Grin and bear it," repeated the accountant, thinking, no doubt, that he had hit upon a very happy phrase.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He had not returned before Evan was gone from the office for good.
Robb
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From this reading _BLACKBALLED._ During the progress of the drama in which Nelson played so conspicuous a part and which he regarded as a tragedy, Sam Robb was at the Receiver-General's exchanging money for the paying-teller.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading _BLACKBALLED._ During the progress of the drama in which Nelson played so conspicuous a part and which he regarded as a tragedy, Sam Robb was at the Receiver-General's exchanging money for the paying-teller.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _BLACKBALLED._ During the progress of the drama in which Nelson played so conspicuous a part and which he regarded as a tragedy, Sam Robb was at the Receiver-General's exchanging money for the paying-teller.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Grin and bear it," repeated the accountant, thinking, no doubt, that he had hit upon a very happy phrase.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _BLACKBALLED._ During the progress of the drama in which Nelson played so conspicuous a part and which he regarded as a tragedy, Sam Robb was at the Receiver-General's exchanging money for the paying-teller.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading "Grin and bear it," repeated the accountant, thinking, no doubt, that he had hit upon a very happy phrase.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "What am I to do, Mr. Charon?"
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading _BLACKBALLED._ During the progress of the drama in which Nelson played so conspicuous a part and which he regarded as a tragedy, Sam Robb was at the Receiver-General's exchanging money for the paying-teller.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "Grin and bear it," repeated the accountant, thinking, no doubt, that he had hit upon a very happy phrase.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Grin and bear it," repeated the accountant, thinking, no doubt, that he had hit upon a very happy phrase.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _BLACKBALLED._ During the progress of the drama in which Nelson played so conspicuous a part and which he regarded as a tragedy, Sam Robb was at the Receiver-General's exchanging money for the paying-teller.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What am I to do, Mr. Charon?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _BLACKBALLED._ During the progress of the drama in which Nelson played so conspicuous a part and which he regarded as a tragedy, Sam Robb was at the Receiver-General's exchanging money for the paying-teller.
