Chapter XXII

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

From this reading _Mr. Sharp Does His Duty._ The law firm of Steel, Flint & Sharp was a thoroughly well constituted one.

happening by chance or unexpectedly or unintentionally

From this reading Indeed it was the accidental possession of this card which enabled her to put the matter of Robert's indebtedness into the hands of New York attorneys, and I suspect that she would never have thought of doing so at all but for the enticing words, fairly printed upon the card--"particular attention given to the collection of doubtful debts, due to non-residents of New York."

the action of accomplishing something

From this reading Its organization was an admirable example of means perfectly adapted to the accomplishment of ends.

changed in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose

From this reading Its organization was an admirable example of means perfectly adapted to the accomplishment of ends.

deserving of the highest esteem or admiration

From this reading Its organization was an admirable example of means perfectly adapted to the accomplishment of ends.

(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 Indeed it was the accidental possession of this card which enabled her to put the matter of Robert's indebtedness into the hands of New York attorneys, and I suspect that she would never have thought of doing so at all but for the enticing words, fairly printed upon the card--"particular attention given to the collection of doubtful debts, due to non-residents of New York."

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Its organization was an admirable example of means perfectly adapted to the accomplishment of ends.

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

From this reading It was not an eminent firm but it was an eminently successful one, particularly in the lines of business to which it gave special attention, and the leading one of these was collecting doubtful debts, as Cousin Sarah Ann had learned from one of the firm's cards which had fallen in her way.

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From this reading It was not an eminent firm but it was an eminently successful one, particularly in the lines of business to which it gave special attention, and the leading one of these was collecting doubtful debts, as Cousin Sarah Ann had learned from one of the firm's cards which had fallen in her way.

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

From this reading It was not an eminent firm but it was an eminently successful one, particularly in the lines of business to which it gave special attention, and the leading one of these was collecting doubtful debts, as Cousin Sarah Ann had learned from one of the firm's cards which had fallen in her way.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Indeed it was the accidental possession of this card which enabled her to put the matter of Robert's indebtedness into the hands of New York attorneys, and I suspect that she would never have thought of doing so at all but for the enticing words, fairly printed upon the card--"particular attention given to the collection of doubtful debts, due to non-residents of New York."

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading It was not an eminent firm but it was an eminently successful one, particularly in the lines of business to which it gave special attention, and the leading one of these was collecting doubtful debts, as Cousin Sarah Ann had learned from one of the firm's cards which had fallen in her way.

plural of “attorney” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading Indeed it was the accidental possession of this card which enabled her to put the matter of Robert's indebtedness into the hands of New York attorneys, and I suspect that she would never have thought of doing so at all but for the enticing words, fairly printed upon the card--"particular attention given to the collection of doubtful debts, due to non-residents of New York."

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading It was not an eminent firm but it was an eminently successful one, particularly in the lines of business to which it gave special attention, and the leading one of these was collecting doubtful debts, as Cousin Sarah Ann had learned from one of the firm's cards which had fallen in her way.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was not an eminent firm but it was an eminently successful one, particularly in the lines of business to which it gave special attention, and the leading one of these was collecting doubtful debts, as Cousin Sarah Ann had learned from one of the firm's cards which had fallen in her way.

one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes

From this reading Indeed it was the accidental possession of this card which enabled her to put the matter of Robert's indebtedness into the hands of New York attorneys, and I suspect that she would never have thought of doing so at all but for the enticing words, fairly printed upon the card--"particular attention given to the collection of doubtful debts, due to non-residents of New York."

a game played with playing cards

From this reading It was not an eminent firm but it was an eminently successful one, particularly in the lines of business to which it gave special attention, and the leading one of these was collecting doubtful debts, as Cousin Sarah Ann had learned from one of the firm's cards which had fallen in her way.

plural of “circular” — an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution

From this reading A prophet, we know, is not without honor save in his own country, and so it is not strange that the people who familiarly knew the countenances of the gentlemen composing the firm of Steel, Flint & Sharp, esteemed these gentlemen less highly than did those other people, resident outside of New York, who could know these counselors at law only through their profusely distributed cards and circulars.

the act of gathering something together

From this reading It was not an eminent firm but it was an eminently successful one, particularly in the lines of business to which it gave special attention, and the leading one of these was collecting doubtful debts, as Cousin Sarah Ann had learned from one of the firm's cards which had fallen in her way.

several things grouped together or considered as a whole

From this reading Indeed it was the accidental possession of this card which enabled her to put the matter of Robert's indebtedness into the hands of New York attorneys, and I suspect that she would never have thought of doing so at all but for the enticing words, fairly printed upon the card--"particular attention given to the collection of doubtful debts, due to non-residents of New York."

the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole

From this reading A prophet, we know, is not without honor save in his own country, and so it is not strange that the people who familiarly knew the countenances of the gentlemen composing the firm of Steel, Flint & Sharp, esteemed these gentlemen less highly than did those other people, resident outside of New York, who could know these counselors at law only through their profusely distributed cards and circulars.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading _Mr. Sharp Does His Duty._ The law firm of Steel, Flint & Sharp was a thoroughly well constituted one.

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

From this reading A prophet, we know, is not without honor save in his own country, and so it is not strange that the people who familiarly knew the countenances of the gentlemen composing the firm of Steel, Flint & Sharp, esteemed these gentlemen less highly than did those other people, resident outside of New York, who could know these counselors at law only through their profusely distributed cards and circulars.

plural of “counselor” — someone who gives advice about problems

From this reading A prophet, we know, is not without honor save in his own country, and so it is not strange that the people who familiarly knew the countenances of the gentlemen composing the firm of Steel, Flint & Sharp, esteemed these gentlemen less highly than did those other people, resident outside of New York, who could know these counselors at law only through their profusely distributed cards and circulars.

plural of “countenance” — the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading A prophet, we know, is not without honor save in his own country, and so it is not strange that the people who familiarly knew the countenances of the gentlemen composing the firm of Steel, Flint & Sharp, esteemed these gentlemen less highly than did those other people, resident outside of New York, who could know these counselors at law only through their profusely distributed cards and circulars.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading A prophet, we know, is not without honor save in his own country, and so it is not strange that the people who familiarly knew the countenances of the gentlemen composing the firm of Steel, Flint & Sharp, esteemed these gentlemen less highly than did those other people, resident outside of New York, who could know these counselors at law only through their profusely distributed cards and circulars.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading It was not an eminent firm but it was an eminently successful one, particularly in the lines of business to which it gave special attention, and the leading one of these was collecting doubtful debts, as Cousin Sarah Ann had learned from one of the firm's cards which had fallen in her way.

plural of “debt” — the state of owing something (especially money)

From this reading It was not an eminent firm but it was an eminently successful one, particularly in the lines of business to which it gave special attention, and the leading one of these was collecting doubtful debts, as Cousin Sarah Ann had learned from one of the firm's cards which had fallen in her way.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading A prophet, we know, is not without honor save in his own country, and so it is not strange that the people who familiarly knew the countenances of the gentlemen composing the firm of Steel, Flint & Sharp, esteemed these gentlemen less highly than did those other people, resident outside of New York, who could know these counselors at law only through their profusely distributed cards and circulars.

spread out or scattered about or divided up

From this reading A prophet, we know, is not without honor save in his own country, and so it is not strange that the people who familiarly knew the countenances of the gentlemen composing the firm of Steel, Flint & Sharp, esteemed these gentlemen less highly than did those other people, resident outside of New York, who could know these counselors at law only through their profusely distributed cards and circulars.

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

From this reading _Mr. Sharp Does His Duty._ The law firm of Steel, Flint & Sharp was a thoroughly well constituted one.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading Indeed it was the accidental possession of this card which enabled her to put the matter of Robert's indebtedness into the hands of New York attorneys, and I suspect that she would never have thought of doing so at all but for the enticing words, fairly printed upon the card--"particular attention given to the collection of doubtful debts, due to non-residents of New York."

open to doubt or suspicion

From this reading It was not an eminent firm but it was an eminently successful one, particularly in the lines of business to which it gave special attention, and the leading one of these was collecting doubtful debts, as Cousin Sarah Ann had learned from one of the firm's cards which had fallen in her way.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading Indeed it was the accidental possession of this card which enabled her to put the matter of Robert's indebtedness into the hands of New York attorneys, and I suspect that she would never have thought of doing so at all but for the enticing words, fairly printed upon the card--"particular attention given to the collection of doubtful debts, due to non-residents of New York."

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading _Mr. Sharp Does His Duty._ The law firm of Steel, Flint & Sharp was a thoroughly well constituted one.

standing above others in quality or position

From this reading It was not an eminent firm but it was an eminently successful one, particularly in the lines of business to which it gave special attention, and the leading one of these was collecting doubtful debts, as Cousin Sarah Ann had learned from one of the firm's cards which had fallen in her way.

in an eminent manner

From this reading It was not an eminent firm but it was an eminently successful one, particularly in the lines of business to which it gave special attention, and the leading one of these was collecting doubtful debts, as Cousin Sarah Ann had learned from one of the firm's cards which had fallen in her way.

past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task

From this reading Indeed it was the accidental possession of this card which enabled her to put the matter of Robert's indebtedness into the hands of New York attorneys, and I suspect that she would never have thought of doing so at all but for the enticing words, fairly printed upon the card--"particular attention given to the collection of doubtful debts, due to non-residents of New York."

plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Its organization was an admirable example of means perfectly adapted to the accomplishment of ends.

highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire

From this reading Indeed it was the accidental possession of this card which enabled her to put the matter of Robert's indebtedness into the hands of New York attorneys, and I suspect that she would never have thought of doing so at all but for the enticing words, fairly printed upon the card--"particular attention given to the collection of doubtful debts, due to non-residents of New York."

having an illustrious reputation; respected

From this reading A prophet, we know, is not without honor save in his own country, and so it is not strange that the people who familiarly knew the countenances of the gentlemen composing the firm of Steel, Flint & Sharp, esteemed these gentlemen less highly than did those other people, resident outside of New York, who could know these counselors at law only through their profusely distributed cards and circulars.

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading Its organization was an admirable example of means perfectly adapted to the accomplishment of ends.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading Indeed it was the accidental possession of this card which enabled her to put the matter of Robert's indebtedness into the hands of New York attorneys, and I suspect that she would never have thought of doing so at all but for the enticing words, fairly printed upon the card--"particular attention given to the collection of doubtful debts, due to non-residents of New York."

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading It was not an eminent firm but it was an eminently successful one, particularly in the lines of business to which it gave special attention, and the leading one of these was collecting doubtful debts, as Cousin Sarah Ann had learned from one of the firm's cards which had fallen in her way.

in an intimately familiar manner

From this reading A prophet, we know, is not without honor save in his own country, and so it is not strange that the people who familiarly knew the countenances of the gentlemen composing the firm of Steel, Flint & Sharp, esteemed these gentlemen less highly than did those other people, resident outside of New York, who could know these counselors at law only through their profusely distributed cards and circulars.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading _Mr. Sharp Does His Duty._ The law firm of Steel, Flint & Sharp was a thoroughly well constituted one.

possessive form of “firm” — the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments

From this reading It was not an eminent firm but it was an eminently successful one, particularly in the lines of business to which it gave special attention, and the leading one of these was collecting doubtful debts, as Cousin Sarah Ann had learned from one of the firm's cards which had fallen in her way.

a hard kind of stone; a form of silica more opaque than chalcedony

From this reading _Mr. Sharp Does His Duty._ The law firm of Steel, Flint & Sharp was a thoroughly well constituted one.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Indeed it was the accidental possession of this card which enabled her to put the matter of Robert's indebtedness into the hands of New York attorneys, and I suspect that she would never have thought of doing so at all but for the enticing words, fairly printed upon the card--"particular attention given to the collection of doubtful debts, due to non-residents of New York."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was not an eminent firm but it was an eminently successful one, particularly in the lines of business to which it gave special attention, and the leading one of these was collecting doubtful debts, as Cousin Sarah Ann had learned from one of the firm's cards which had fallen in her way.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading It was not an eminent firm but it was an eminently successful one, particularly in the lines of business to which it gave special attention, and the leading one of these was collecting doubtful debts, as Cousin Sarah Ann had learned from one of the firm's cards which had fallen in her way.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading A prophet, we know, is not without honor save in his own country, and so it is not strange that the people who familiarly knew the countenances of the gentlemen composing the firm of Steel, Flint & Sharp, esteemed these gentlemen less highly than did those other people, resident outside of New York, who could know these counselors at law only through their profusely distributed cards and circulars.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Indeed it was the accidental possession of this card which enabled her to put the matter of Robert's indebtedness into the hands of New York attorneys, and I suspect that she would never have thought of doing so at all but for the enticing words, fairly printed upon the card--"particular attention given to the collection of doubtful debts, due to non-residents of New York."

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

From this reading It was not an eminent firm but it was an eminently successful one, particularly in the lines of business to which it gave special attention, and the leading one of these was collecting doubtful debts, as Cousin Sarah Ann had learned from one of the firm's cards which had fallen in her way.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Indeed it was the accidental possession of this card which enabled her to put the matter of Robert's indebtedness into the hands of New York attorneys, and I suspect that she would never have thought of doing so at all but for the enticing words, fairly printed upon the card--"particular attention given to the collection of doubtful debts, due to non-residents of New York."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Indeed it was the accidental possession of this card which enabled her to put the matter of Robert's indebtedness into the hands of New York attorneys, and I suspect that she would never have thought of doing so at all but for the enticing words, fairly printed upon the card--"particular attention given to the collection of doubtful debts, due to non-residents of New York."

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading It was not an eminent firm but it was an eminently successful one, particularly in the lines of business to which it gave special attention, and the leading one of these was collecting doubtful debts, as Cousin Sarah Ann had learned from one of the firm's cards which had fallen in her way.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading A prophet, we know, is not without honor save in his own country, and so it is not strange that the people who familiarly knew the countenances of the gentlemen composing the firm of Steel, Flint & Sharp, esteemed these gentlemen less highly than did those other people, resident outside of New York, who could know these counselors at law only through their profusely distributed cards and circulars.

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

From this reading _Mr. Sharp Does His Duty._ The law firm of Steel, Flint & Sharp was a thoroughly well constituted one.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading A prophet, we know, is not without honor save in his own country, and so it is not strange that the people who familiarly knew the countenances of the gentlemen composing the firm of Steel, Flint & Sharp, esteemed these gentlemen less highly than did those other people, resident outside of New York, who could know these counselors at law only through their profusely distributed cards and circulars.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Indeed it was the accidental possession of this card which enabled her to put the matter of Robert's indebtedness into the hands of New York attorneys, and I suspect that she would never have thought of doing so at all but for the enticing words, fairly printed upon the card--"particular attention given to the collection of doubtful debts, due to non-residents of New York."

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

From this reading It was not an eminent firm but it was an eminently successful one, particularly in the lines of business to which it gave special attention, and the leading one of these was collecting doubtful debts, as Cousin Sarah Ann had learned from one of the firm's cards which had fallen in her way.

an obligation to pay money to another party

From this reading Indeed it was the accidental possession of this card which enabled her to put the matter of Robert's indebtedness into the hands of New York attorneys, and I suspect that she would never have thought of doing so at all but for the enticing words, fairly printed upon the card--"particular attention given to the collection of doubtful debts, due to non-residents of New York."

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed it was the accidental possession of this card which enabled her to put the matter of Robert's indebtedness into the hands of New York attorneys, and I suspect that she would never have thought of doing so at all but for the enticing words, fairly printed upon the card--"particular attention given to the collection of doubtful debts, due to non-residents of New York."

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Indeed it was the accidental possession of this card which enabled her to put the matter of Robert's indebtedness into the hands of New York attorneys, and I suspect that she would never have thought of doing so at all but for the enticing words, fairly printed upon the card--"particular attention given to the collection of doubtful debts, due to non-residents of New York."

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

From this reading A prophet, we know, is not without honor save in his own country, and so it is not strange that the people who familiarly knew the countenances of the gentlemen composing the firm of Steel, Flint & Sharp, esteemed these gentlemen less highly than did those other people, resident outside of New York, who could know these counselors at law only through their profusely distributed cards and circulars.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was not an eminent firm but it was an eminently successful one, particularly in the lines of business to which it gave special attention, and the leading one of these was collecting doubtful debts, as Cousin Sarah Ann had learned from one of the firm's cards which had fallen in her way.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Its organization was an admirable example of means perfectly adapted to the accomplishment of ends.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading A prophet, we know, is not without honor save in his own country, and so it is not strange that the people who familiarly knew the countenances of the gentlemen composing the firm of Steel, Flint & Sharp, esteemed these gentlemen less highly than did those other people, resident outside of New York, who could know these counselors at law only through their profusely distributed cards and circulars.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading A prophet, we know, is not without honor save in his own country, and so it is not strange that the people who familiarly knew the countenances of the gentlemen composing the firm of Steel, Flint & Sharp, esteemed these gentlemen less highly than did those other people, resident outside of New York, who could know these counselors at law only through their profusely distributed cards and circulars.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading _Mr. Sharp Does His Duty._ The law firm of Steel, Flint & Sharp was a thoroughly well constituted one.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading It was not an eminent firm but it was an eminently successful one, particularly in the lines of business to which it gave special attention, and the leading one of these was collecting doubtful debts, as Cousin Sarah Ann had learned from one of the firm's cards which had fallen in her way.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading It was not an eminent firm but it was an eminently successful one, particularly in the lines of business to which it gave special attention, and the leading one of these was collecting doubtful debts, as Cousin Sarah Ann had learned from one of the firm's cards which had fallen in her way.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading A prophet, we know, is not without honor save in his own country, and so it is not strange that the people who familiarly knew the countenances of the gentlemen composing the firm of Steel, Flint & Sharp, esteemed these gentlemen less highly than did those other people, resident outside of New York, who could know these counselors at law only through their profusely distributed cards and circulars.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading It was not an eminent firm but it was an eminently successful one, particularly in the lines of business to which it gave special attention, and the leading one of these was collecting doubtful debts, as Cousin Sarah Ann had learned from one of the firm's cards which had fallen in her way.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Indeed it was the accidental possession of this card which enabled her to put the matter of Robert's indebtedness into the hands of New York attorneys, and I suspect that she would never have thought of doing so at all but for the enticing words, fairly printed upon the card--"particular attention given to the collection of doubtful debts, due to non-residents of New York."

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Its organization was an admirable example of means perfectly adapted to the accomplishment of ends.

a form of address for a man

From this reading _Mr. Sharp Does His Duty._ The law firm of Steel, Flint & Sharp was a thoroughly well constituted one.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Indeed it was the accidental possession of this card which enabled her to put the matter of Robert's indebtedness into the hands of New York attorneys, and I suspect that she would never have thought of doing so at all but for the enticing words, fairly printed upon the card--"particular attention given to the collection of doubtful debts, due to non-residents of New York."

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Indeed it was the accidental possession of this card which enabled her to put the matter of Robert's indebtedness into the hands of New York attorneys, and I suspect that she would never have thought of doing so at all but for the enticing words, fairly printed upon the card--"particular attention given to the collection of doubtful debts, due to non-residents of New York."

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

From this reading Indeed it was the accidental possession of this card which enabled her to put the matter of Robert's indebtedness into the hands of New York attorneys, and I suspect that she would never have thought of doing so at all but for the enticing words, fairly printed upon the card--"particular attention given to the collection of doubtful debts, due to non-residents of New York."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not an eminent firm but it was an eminently successful one, particularly in the lines of business to which it gave special attention, and the leading one of these was collecting doubtful debts, as Cousin Sarah Ann had learned from one of the firm's cards which had fallen in her way.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Mr. Sharp Does His Duty._ The law firm of Steel, Flint & Sharp was a thoroughly well constituted one.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading _Mr. Sharp Does His Duty._ The law firm of Steel, Flint & Sharp was a thoroughly well constituted one.

and nothing more

From this reading A prophet, we know, is not without honor save in his own country, and so it is not strange that the people who familiarly knew the countenances of the gentlemen composing the firm of Steel, Flint & Sharp, esteemed these gentlemen less highly than did those other people, resident outside of New York, who could know these counselors at law only through their profusely distributed cards and circulars.

a group of people who work together

From this reading Its organization was an admirable example of means perfectly adapted to the accomplishment of ends.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading A prophet, we know, is not without honor save in his own country, and so it is not strange that the people who familiarly knew the countenances of the gentlemen composing the firm of Steel, Flint & Sharp, esteemed these gentlemen less highly than did those other people, resident outside of New York, who could know these counselors at law only through their profusely distributed cards and circulars.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading A prophet, we know, is not without honor save in his own country, and so it is not strange that the people who familiarly knew the countenances of the gentlemen composing the firm of Steel, Flint & Sharp, esteemed these gentlemen less highly than did those other people, resident outside of New York, who could know these counselors at law only through their profusely distributed cards and circulars.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading A prophet, we know, is not without honor save in his own country, and so it is not strange that the people who familiarly knew the countenances of the gentlemen composing the firm of Steel, Flint & Sharp, esteemed these gentlemen less highly than did those other people, resident outside of New York, who could know these counselors at law only through their profusely distributed cards and circulars.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Indeed it was the accidental possession of this card which enabled her to put the matter of Robert's indebtedness into the hands of New York attorneys, and I suspect that she would never have thought of doing so at all but for the enticing words, fairly printed upon the card--"particular attention given to the collection of doubtful debts, due to non-residents of New York."

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading It was not an eminent firm but it was an eminently successful one, particularly in the lines of business to which it gave special attention, and the leading one of these was collecting doubtful debts, as Cousin Sarah Ann had learned from one of the firm's cards which had fallen in her way.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading A prophet, we know, is not without honor save in his own country, and so it is not strange that the people who familiarly knew the countenances of the gentlemen composing the firm of Steel, Flint & Sharp, esteemed these gentlemen less highly than did those other people, resident outside of New York, who could know these counselors at law only through their profusely distributed cards and circulars.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Its organization was an admirable example of means perfectly adapted to the accomplishment of ends.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading Indeed it was the accidental possession of this card which enabled her to put the matter of Robert's indebtedness into the hands of New York attorneys, and I suspect that she would never have thought of doing so at all but for the enticing words, fairly printed upon the card--"particular attention given to the collection of doubtful debts, due to non-residents of New York."

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading Indeed it was the accidental possession of this card which enabled her to put the matter of Robert's indebtedness into the hands of New York attorneys, and I suspect that she would never have thought of doing so at all but for the enticing words, fairly printed upon the card--"particular attention given to the collection of doubtful debts, due to non-residents of New York."

in an abundant manner

From this reading A prophet, we know, is not without honor save in his own country, and so it is not strange that the people who familiarly knew the countenances of the gentlemen composing the firm of Steel, Flint & Sharp, esteemed these gentlemen less highly than did those other people, resident outside of New York, who could know these counselors at law only through their profusely distributed cards and circulars.

an authoritative person who divines the future

From this reading A prophet, we know, is not without honor save in his own country, and so it is not strange that the people who familiarly knew the countenances of the gentlemen composing the firm of Steel, Flint & Sharp, esteemed these gentlemen less highly than did those other people, resident outside of New York, who could know these counselors at law only through their profusely distributed cards and circulars.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Indeed it was the accidental possession of this card which enabled her to put the matter of Robert's indebtedness into the hands of New York attorneys, and I suspect that she would never have thought of doing so at all but for the enticing words, fairly printed upon the card--"particular attention given to the collection of doubtful debts, due to non-residents of New York."

living in a particular place

From this reading A prophet, we know, is not without honor save in his own country, and so it is not strange that the people who familiarly knew the countenances of the gentlemen composing the firm of Steel, Flint & Sharp, esteemed these gentlemen less highly than did those other people, resident outside of New York, who could know these counselors at law only through their profusely distributed cards and circulars.

possessive form of “robert” — United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading Indeed it was the accidental possession of this card which enabled her to put the matter of Robert's indebtedness into the hands of New York attorneys, and I suspect that she would never have thought of doing so at all but for the enticing words, fairly printed upon the card--"particular attention given to the collection of doubtful debts, due to non-residents of New York."

(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac

From this reading It was not an eminent firm but it was an eminently successful one, particularly in the lines of business to which it gave special attention, and the leading one of these was collecting doubtful debts, as Cousin Sarah Ann had learned from one of the firm's cards which had fallen in her way.

except for; apart from

From this reading A prophet, we know, is not without honor save in his own country, and so it is not strange that the people who familiarly knew the countenances of the gentlemen composing the firm of Steel, Flint & Sharp, esteemed these gentlemen less highly than did those other people, resident outside of New York, who could know these counselors at law only through their profusely distributed cards and circulars.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading _Mr. Sharp Does His Duty._ The law firm of Steel, Flint & Sharp was a thoroughly well constituted one.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Indeed it was the accidental possession of this card which enabled her to put the matter of Robert's indebtedness into the hands of New York attorneys, and I suspect that she would never have thought of doing so at all but for the enticing words, fairly printed upon the card--"particular attention given to the collection of doubtful debts, due to non-residents of New York."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Indeed it was the accidental possession of this card which enabled her to put the matter of Robert's indebtedness into the hands of New York attorneys, and I suspect that she would never have thought of doing so at all but for the enticing words, fairly printed upon the card--"particular attention given to the collection of doubtful debts, due to non-residents of New York."

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading It was not an eminent firm but it was an eminently successful one, particularly in the lines of business to which it gave special attention, and the leading one of these was collecting doubtful debts, as Cousin Sarah Ann had learned from one of the firm's cards which had fallen in her way.

an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range

From this reading _Mr. Sharp Does His Duty._ The law firm of Steel, Flint & Sharp was a thoroughly well constituted one.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading A prophet, we know, is not without honor save in his own country, and so it is not strange that the people who familiarly knew the countenances of the gentlemen composing the firm of Steel, Flint & Sharp, esteemed these gentlemen less highly than did those other people, resident outside of New York, who could know these counselors at law only through their profusely distributed cards and circulars.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading It was not an eminent firm but it was an eminently successful one, particularly in the lines of business to which it gave special attention, and the leading one of these was collecting doubtful debts, as Cousin Sarah Ann had learned from one of the firm's cards which had fallen in her way.

imagine to be the case or true or probable

From this reading Indeed it was the accidental possession of this card which enabled her to put the matter of Robert's indebtedness into the hands of New York attorneys, and I suspect that she would never have thought of doing so at all but for the enticing words, fairly printed upon the card--"particular attention given to the collection of doubtful debts, due to non-residents of New York."

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading A prophet, we know, is not without honor save in his own country, and so it is not strange that the people who familiarly knew the countenances of the gentlemen composing the firm of Steel, Flint & Sharp, esteemed these gentlemen less highly than did those other people, resident outside of New York, who could know these counselors at law only through their profusely distributed cards and circulars.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Indeed it was the accidental possession of this card which enabled her to put the matter of Robert's indebtedness into the hands of New York attorneys, and I suspect that she would never have thought of doing so at all but for the enticing words, fairly printed upon the card--"particular attention given to the collection of doubtful debts, due to non-residents of New York."

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

From this reading _Mr. Sharp Does His Duty._ The law firm of Steel, Flint & Sharp was a thoroughly well constituted one.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A prophet, we know, is not without honor save in his own country, and so it is not strange that the people who familiarly knew the countenances of the gentlemen composing the firm of Steel, Flint & Sharp, esteemed these gentlemen less highly than did those other people, resident outside of New York, who could know these counselors at law only through their profusely distributed cards and circulars.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading It was not an eminent firm but it was an eminently successful one, particularly in the lines of business to which it gave special attention, and the leading one of these was collecting doubtful debts, as Cousin Sarah Ann had learned from one of the firm's cards which had fallen in her way.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Indeed it was the accidental possession of this card which enabled her to put the matter of Robert's indebtedness into the hands of New York attorneys, and I suspect that she would never have thought of doing so at all but for the enticing words, fairly printed upon the card--"particular attention given to the collection of doubtful debts, due to non-residents of New York."

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading _Mr. Sharp Does His Duty._ The law firm of Steel, Flint & Sharp was a thoroughly well constituted one.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading A prophet, we know, is not without honor save in his own country, and so it is not strange that the people who familiarly knew the countenances of the gentlemen composing the firm of Steel, Flint & Sharp, esteemed these gentlemen less highly than did those other people, resident outside of New York, who could know these counselors at law only through their profusely distributed cards and circulars.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Indeed it was the accidental possession of this card which enabled her to put the matter of Robert's indebtedness into the hands of New York attorneys, and I suspect that she would never have thought of doing so at all but for the enticing words, fairly printed upon the card--"particular attention given to the collection of doubtful debts, due to non-residents of New York."

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading A prophet, we know, is not without honor save in his own country, and so it is not strange that the people who familiarly knew the countenances of the gentlemen composing the firm of Steel, Flint & Sharp, esteemed these gentlemen less highly than did those other people, resident outside of New York, who could know these counselors at law only through their profusely distributed cards and circulars.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Its organization was an admirable example of means perfectly adapted to the accomplishment of ends.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Indeed it was the accidental possession of this card which enabled her to put the matter of Robert's indebtedness into the hands of New York attorneys, and I suspect that she would never have thought of doing so at all but for the enticing words, fairly printed upon the card--"particular attention given to the collection of doubtful debts, due to non-residents of New York."

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

From this reading _Mr. Sharp Does His Duty._ The law firm of Steel, Flint & Sharp was a thoroughly well constituted one.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It was not an eminent firm but it was an eminently successful one, particularly in the lines of business to which it gave special attention, and the leading one of these was collecting doubtful debts, as Cousin Sarah Ann had learned from one of the firm's cards which had fallen in her way.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading A prophet, we know, is not without honor save in his own country, and so it is not strange that the people who familiarly knew the countenances of the gentlemen composing the firm of Steel, Flint & Sharp, esteemed these gentlemen less highly than did those other people, resident outside of New York, who could know these counselors at law only through their profusely distributed cards and circulars.

(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 _Mr. Sharp Does His Duty._ The law firm of Steel, Flint & Sharp was a thoroughly well constituted one.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading It was not an eminent firm but it was an eminently successful one, particularly in the lines of business to which it gave special attention, and the leading one of these was collecting doubtful debts, as Cousin Sarah Ann had learned from one of the firm's cards which had fallen in her way.

which person or people

From this reading A prophet, we know, is not without honor save in his own country, and so it is not strange that the people who familiarly knew the countenances of the gentlemen composing the firm of Steel, Flint & Sharp, esteemed these gentlemen less highly than did those other people, resident outside of New York, who could know these counselors at law only through their profusely distributed cards and circulars.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading A prophet, we know, is not without honor save in his own country, and so it is not strange that the people who familiarly knew the countenances of the gentlemen composing the firm of Steel, Flint & Sharp, esteemed these gentlemen less highly than did those other people, resident outside of New York, who could know these counselors at law only through their profusely distributed cards and circulars.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Indeed it was the accidental possession of this card which enabled her to put the matter of Robert's indebtedness into the hands of New York attorneys, and I suspect that she would never have thought of doing so at all but for the enticing words, fairly printed upon the card--"particular attention given to the collection of doubtful debts, due to non-residents of New York."

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Indeed it was the accidental possession of this card which enabled her to put the matter of Robert's indebtedness into the hands of New York attorneys, and I suspect that she would never have thought of doing so at all but for the enticing words, fairly printed upon the card--"particular attention given to the collection of doubtful debts, due to non-residents of New York."

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading Indeed it was the accidental possession of this card which enabled her to put the matter of Robert's indebtedness into the hands of New York attorneys, and I suspect that she would never have thought of doing so at all but for the enticing words, fairly printed upon the card--"particular attention given to the collection of doubtful debts, due to non-residents of New York."