used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PHILIP WALTER AUGUSTUS PARKER The four of them went together to the bank, which was within a minute's walk.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading There, the necessary forms being quickly gone through, a sum of two thousand pounds was credited to Miss Patterson, power being given to Rodney Elmore to draw on her account for such sums as were needed for the proper conduct of the business, it being tacitly understood that he would draw only such sums as were needed for the business.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That matter being settled, they separated; Mr. Andrews and Mr. Parmiter going their own ways, Miss Patterson and Mr. Elmore departing together in a cab to lunch.
AndrewsnounUS /ˈændruːz/
United States naturalist who contributed to paleontology and geology (1884-1960)
From this reading That matter being settled, they separated; Mr. Andrews and Mr. Parmiter going their own ways, Miss Patterson and Mr. Elmore departing together in a cab to lunch.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There, the necessary forms being quickly gone through, a sum of two thousand pounds was credited to Miss Patterson, power being given to Rodney Elmore to draw on her account for such sums as were needed for the proper conduct of the business, it being tacitly understood that he would draw only such sums as were needed for the business.
AUGUSTUSnounUS /ɑːˈɡʌstəs/
Roman statesman who established the Roman Empire and became emperor in 27 BC; defeated Mark Antony and Cleopatra in 31 BC at Actium (63 BC - AD 14)
From this reading PHILIP WALTER AUGUSTUS PARKER The four of them went together to the bank, which was within a minute's walk.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading PHILIP WALTER AUGUSTUS PARKER The four of them went together to the bank, which was within a minute's walk.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The cab had not gone very far before the young gentleman made a discovery.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading There, the necessary forms being quickly gone through, a sum of two thousand pounds was credited to Miss Patterson, power being given to Rodney Elmore to draw on her account for such sums as were needed for the proper conduct of the business, it being tacitly understood that he would draw only such sums as were needed for the business.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading There, the necessary forms being quickly gone through, a sum of two thousand pounds was credited to Miss Patterson, power being given to Rodney Elmore to draw on her account for such sums as were needed for the proper conduct of the business, it being tacitly understood that he would draw only such sums as were needed for the business.
cabnounUS /kæb/
a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading That matter being settled, they separated; Mr. Andrews and Mr. Parmiter going their own ways, Miss Patterson and Mr. Elmore departing together in a cab to lunch.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading There, the necessary forms being quickly gone through, a sum of two thousand pounds was credited to Miss Patterson, power being given to Rodney Elmore to draw on her account for such sums as were needed for the proper conduct of the business, it being tacitly understood that he would draw only such sums as were needed for the business.
creditedadjectiveUS /ˈkredətəd/
(usually followed by “to”) given credit for
From this reading There, the necessary forms being quickly gone through, a sum of two thousand pounds was credited to Miss Patterson, power being given to Rodney Elmore to draw on her account for such sums as were needed for the proper conduct of the business, it being tacitly understood that he would draw only such sums as were needed for the business.
departingverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “depart” — move away from a place into another direction
From this reading That matter being settled, they separated; Mr. Andrews and Mr. Parmiter going their own ways, Miss Patterson and Mr. Elmore departing together in a cab to lunch.
the act of discovering something
From this reading The cab had not gone very far before the young gentleman made a discovery.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading There, the necessary forms being quickly gone through, a sum of two thousand pounds was credited to Miss Patterson, power being given to Rodney Elmore to draw on her account for such sums as were needed for the proper conduct of the business, it being tacitly understood that he would draw only such sums as were needed for the business.
Elmore
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From this reading There, the necessary forms being quickly gone through, a sum of two thousand pounds was credited to Miss Patterson, power being given to Rodney Elmore to draw on her account for such sums as were needed for the proper conduct of the business, it being tacitly understood that he would draw only such sums as were needed for the business.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The cab had not gone very far before the young gentleman made a discovery.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There, the necessary forms being quickly gone through, a sum of two thousand pounds was credited to Miss Patterson, power being given to Rodney Elmore to draw on her account for such sums as were needed for the proper conduct of the business, it being tacitly understood that he would draw only such sums as were needed for the business.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading There, the necessary forms being quickly gone through, a sum of two thousand pounds was credited to Miss Patterson, power being given to Rodney Elmore to draw on her account for such sums as were needed for the proper conduct of the business, it being tacitly understood that he would draw only such sums as were needed for the business.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading PHILIP WALTER AUGUSTUS PARKER The four of them went together to the bank, which was within a minute's walk.
a man of refinement
From this reading The cab had not gone very far before the young gentleman made a discovery.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading There, the necessary forms being quickly gone through, a sum of two thousand pounds was credited to Miss Patterson, power being given to Rodney Elmore to draw on her account for such sums as were needed for the proper conduct of the business, it being tacitly understood that he would draw only such sums as were needed for the business.
the act of departing
From this reading That matter being settled, they separated; Mr. Andrews and Mr. Parmiter going their own ways, Miss Patterson and Mr. Elmore departing together in a cab to lunch.
destroyed or killed
From this reading There, the necessary forms being quickly gone through, a sum of two thousand pounds was credited to Miss Patterson, power being given to Rodney Elmore to draw on her account for such sums as were needed for the proper conduct of the business, it being tacitly understood that he would draw only such sums as were needed for the business.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The cab had not gone very far before the young gentleman made a discovery.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There, the necessary forms being quickly gone through, a sum of two thousand pounds was credited to Miss Patterson, power being given to Rodney Elmore to draw on her account for such sums as were needed for the proper conduct of the business, it being tacitly understood that he would draw only such sums as were needed for the business.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading There, the necessary forms being quickly gone through, a sum of two thousand pounds was credited to Miss Patterson, power being given to Rodney Elmore to draw on her account for such sums as were needed for the proper conduct of the business, it being tacitly understood that he would draw only such sums as were needed for the business.
I've
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From this reading "I've left my letter-case on the table in the bank?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That matter being settled, they separated; Mr. Andrews and Mr. Parmiter going their own ways, Miss Patterson and Mr. Elmore departing together in a cab to lunch.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There, the necessary forms being quickly gone through, a sum of two thousand pounds was credited to Miss Patterson, power being given to Rodney Elmore to draw on her account for such sums as were needed for the proper conduct of the business, it being tacitly understood that he would draw only such sums as were needed for the business.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "I've left my letter-case on the table in the bank?"
letter-case
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From this reading "I've left my letter-case on the table in the bank?"
take the midday meal
From this reading That matter being settled, they separated; Mr. Andrews and Mr. Parmiter going their own ways, Miss Patterson and Mr. Elmore departing together in a cab to lunch.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The cab had not gone very far before the young gentleman made a discovery.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading That matter being settled, they separated; Mr. Andrews and Mr. Parmiter going their own ways, Miss Patterson and Mr. Elmore departing together in a cab to lunch.
minute'snounUS /ˈmɪnəts/
possessive form of “minute” — a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading PHILIP WALTER AUGUSTUS PARKER The four of them went together to the bank, which was within a minute's walk.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading There, the necessary forms being quickly gone through, a sum of two thousand pounds was credited to Miss Patterson, power being given to Rodney Elmore to draw on her account for such sums as were needed for the proper conduct of the business, it being tacitly understood that he would draw only such sums as were needed for the business.
a form of address for a man
From this reading That matter being settled, they separated; Mr. Andrews and Mr. Parmiter going their own ways, Miss Patterson and Mr. Elmore departing together in a cab to lunch.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I've left my letter-case on the table in the bank?"
absolutely essential
From this reading There, the necessary forms being quickly gone through, a sum of two thousand pounds was credited to Miss Patterson, power being given to Rodney Elmore to draw on her account for such sums as were needed for the proper conduct of the business, it being tacitly understood that he would draw only such sums as were needed for the business.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading There, the necessary forms being quickly gone through, a sum of two thousand pounds was credited to Miss Patterson, power being given to Rodney Elmore to draw on her account for such sums as were needed for the proper conduct of the business, it being tacitly understood that he would draw only such sums as were needed for the business.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The cab had not gone very far before the young gentleman made a discovery.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PHILIP WALTER AUGUSTUS PARKER The four of them went together to the bank, which was within a minute's walk.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There, the necessary forms being quickly gone through, a sum of two thousand pounds was credited to Miss Patterson, power being given to Rodney Elmore to draw on her account for such sums as were needed for the proper conduct of the business, it being tacitly understood that he would draw only such sums as were needed for the business.
and nothing more
From this reading There, the necessary forms being quickly gone through, a sum of two thousand pounds was credited to Miss Patterson, power being given to Rodney Elmore to draw on her account for such sums as were needed for the proper conduct of the business, it being tacitly understood that he would draw only such sums as were needed for the business.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading That matter being settled, they separated; Mr. Andrews and Mr. Parmiter going their own ways, Miss Patterson and Mr. Elmore departing together in a cab to lunch.
PARKERnounUS /ˈpɑːrkər/
United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)
From this reading PHILIP WALTER AUGUSTUS PARKER The four of them went together to the bank, which was within a minute's walk.
Parmiter
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From this reading That matter being settled, they separated; Mr. Andrews and Mr. Parmiter going their own ways, Miss Patterson and Mr. Elmore departing together in a cab to lunch.
Patterson
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From this reading There, the necessary forms being quickly gone through, a sum of two thousand pounds was credited to Miss Patterson, power being given to Rodney Elmore to draw on her account for such sums as were needed for the proper conduct of the business, it being tacitly understood that he would draw only such sums as were needed for the business.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading PHILIP WALTER AUGUSTUS PARKER The four of them went together to the bank, which was within a minute's walk.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading There, the necessary forms being quickly gone through, a sum of two thousand pounds was credited to Miss Patterson, power being given to Rodney Elmore to draw on her account for such sums as were needed for the proper conduct of the business, it being tacitly understood that he would draw only such sums as were needed for the business.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading There, the necessary forms being quickly gone through, a sum of two thousand pounds was credited to Miss Patterson, power being given to Rodney Elmore to draw on her account for such sums as were needed for the proper conduct of the business, it being tacitly understood that he would draw only such sums as were needed for the business.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading There, the necessary forms being quickly gone through, a sum of two thousand pounds was credited to Miss Patterson, power being given to Rodney Elmore to draw on her account for such sums as were needed for the proper conduct of the business, it being tacitly understood that he would draw only such sums as were needed for the business.
with speed
From this reading There, the necessary forms being quickly gone through, a sum of two thousand pounds was credited to Miss Patterson, power being given to Rodney Elmore to draw on her account for such sums as were needed for the proper conduct of the business, it being tacitly understood that he would draw only such sums as were needed for the business.
Rodney
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From this reading There, the necessary forms being quickly gone through, a sum of two thousand pounds was credited to Miss Patterson, power being given to Rodney Elmore to draw on her account for such sums as were needed for the proper conduct of the business, it being tacitly understood that he would draw only such sums as were needed for the business.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading That matter being settled, they separated; Mr. Andrews and Mr. Parmiter going their own ways, Miss Patterson and Mr. Elmore departing together in a cab to lunch.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading That matter being settled, they separated; Mr. Andrews and Mr. Parmiter going their own ways, Miss Patterson and Mr. Elmore departing together in a cab to lunch.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading There, the necessary forms being quickly gone through, a sum of two thousand pounds was credited to Miss Patterson, power being given to Rodney Elmore to draw on her account for such sums as were needed for the proper conduct of the business, it being tacitly understood that he would draw only such sums as were needed for the business.
a quantity of money
From this reading There, the necessary forms being quickly gone through, a sum of two thousand pounds was credited to Miss Patterson, power being given to Rodney Elmore to draw on her account for such sums as were needed for the proper conduct of the business, it being tacitly understood that he would draw only such sums as were needed for the business.
sumsnounUS /sʌmz/
plural of “sum” — a quantity of money
From this reading There, the necessary forms being quickly gone through, a sum of two thousand pounds was credited to Miss Patterson, power being given to Rodney Elmore to draw on her account for such sums as were needed for the proper conduct of the business, it being tacitly understood that he would draw only such sums as were needed for the business.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading "I've left my letter-case on the table in the bank?"
tacitlyadverbUS /ˈtæsɪtli/
in a tacit manner; by unexpressed agreement
From this reading There, the necessary forms being quickly gone through, a sum of two thousand pounds was credited to Miss Patterson, power being given to Rodney Elmore to draw on her account for such sums as were needed for the proper conduct of the business, it being tacitly understood that he would draw only such sums as were needed for the business.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There, the necessary forms being quickly gone through, a sum of two thousand pounds was credited to Miss Patterson, power being given to Rodney Elmore to draw on her account for such sums as were needed for the proper conduct of the business, it being tacitly understood that he would draw only such sums as were needed for the business.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PHILIP WALTER AUGUSTUS PARKER The four of them went together to the bank, which was within a minute's walk.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading That matter being settled, they separated; Mr. Andrews and Mr. Parmiter going their own ways, Miss Patterson and Mr. Elmore departing together in a cab to lunch.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading PHILIP WALTER AUGUSTUS PARKER The four of them went together to the bank, which was within a minute's walk.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There, the necessary forms being quickly gone through, a sum of two thousand pounds was credited to Miss Patterson, power being given to Rodney Elmore to draw on her account for such sums as were needed for the proper conduct of the business, it being tacitly understood that he would draw only such sums as were needed for the business.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That matter being settled, they separated; Mr. Andrews and Mr. Parmiter going their own ways, Miss Patterson and Mr. Elmore departing together in a cab to lunch.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading There, the necessary forms being quickly gone through, a sum of two thousand pounds was credited to Miss Patterson, power being given to Rodney Elmore to draw on her account for such sums as were needed for the proper conduct of the business, it being tacitly understood that he would draw only such sums as were needed for the business.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading There, the necessary forms being quickly gone through, a sum of two thousand pounds was credited to Miss Patterson, power being given to Rodney Elmore to draw on her account for such sums as were needed for the proper conduct of the business, it being tacitly understood that he would draw only such sums as were needed for the business.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PHILIP WALTER AUGUSTUS PARKER The four of them went together to the bank, which was within a minute's walk.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading PHILIP WALTER AUGUSTUS PARKER The four of them went together to the bank, which was within a minute's walk.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There, the necessary forms being quickly gone through, a sum of two thousand pounds was credited to Miss Patterson, power being given to Rodney Elmore to draw on her account for such sums as were needed for the proper conduct of the business, it being tacitly understood that he would draw only such sums as were needed for the business.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading There, the necessary forms being quickly gone through, a sum of two thousand pounds was credited to Miss Patterson, power being given to Rodney Elmore to draw on her account for such sums as were needed for the proper conduct of the business, it being tacitly understood that he would draw only such sums as were needed for the business.
precisely as stated
From this reading The cab had not gone very far before the young gentleman made a discovery.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading PHILIP WALTER AUGUSTUS PARKER The four of them went together to the bank, which was within a minute's walk.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading PHILIP WALTER AUGUSTUS PARKER The four of them went together to the bank, which was within a minute's walk.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PHILIP WALTER AUGUSTUS PARKER The four of them went together to the bank, which was within a minute's walk.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading That matter being settled, they separated; Mr. Andrews and Mr. Parmiter going their own ways, Miss Patterson and Mr. Elmore departing together in a cab to lunch.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading PHILIP WALTER AUGUSTUS PARKER The four of them went together to the bank, which was within a minute's walk.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There, the necessary forms being quickly gone through, a sum of two thousand pounds was credited to Miss Patterson, power being given to Rodney Elmore to draw on her account for such sums as were needed for the proper conduct of the business, it being tacitly understood that he would draw only such sums as were needed for the business.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading PHILIP WALTER AUGUSTUS PARKER The four of them went together to the bank, which was within a minute's walk.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading PHILIP WALTER AUGUSTUS PARKER The four of them went together to the bank, which was within a minute's walk.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading There, the necessary forms being quickly gone through, a sum of two thousand pounds was credited to Miss Patterson, power being given to Rodney Elmore to draw on her account for such sums as were needed for the proper conduct of the business, it being tacitly understood that he would draw only such sums as were needed for the business.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The cab had not gone very far before the young gentleman made a discovery.
