used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A smart man was that Ralph Herkimer, his neighbours said, who tried everything, and made everything pay.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Always early in the field, and getting the cream of the speculation, while other men were pondering its prospects, and then putting off on them the closely skimmed milk which must always be got rid of--the shells, which the oyster-eater must make somebody carry away if he would not be smothered in the ruins of his former banquets.
a cherished desire
From this reading The bank was an enterprise originated by Ralph himself--evolved by him when his ambition had found the local share list too narrow a field.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Banque Sangsue Prêtense occupied the chief part of its own cut-sandstone building on the Rue des Borgnes, the remainder, conspicuous in brass and plate glass, being the offices of Ralph Herkimer and Son, general operators, who were "in" railways, in minerals, in finance, in whatever promised to turn an honest penny.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Banque Sangsue Prêtense occupied the chief part of its own cut-sandstone building on the Rue des Borgnes, the remainder, conspicuous in brass and plate glass, being the offices of Ralph Herkimer and Son, general operators, who were "in" railways, in minerals, in finance, in whatever promised to turn an honest penny.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Always early in the field, and getting the cream of the speculation, while other men were pondering its prospects, and then putting off on them the closely skimmed milk which must always be got rid of--the shells, which the oyster-eater must make somebody carry away if he would not be smothered in the ruins of his former banquets.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading The bank was an enterprise originated by Ralph himself--evolved by him when his ambition had found the local share list too narrow a field.
Banque
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Banque Sangsue Prêtense occupied the chief part of its own cut-sandstone building on the Rue des Borgnes, the remainder, conspicuous in brass and plate glass, being the offices of Ralph Herkimer and Son, general operators, who were "in" railways, in minerals, in finance, in whatever promised to turn an honest penny.
banquetsnounUS /ˈbæŋkwəts/
plural of “banquet” — a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading Always early in the field, and getting the cream of the speculation, while other men were pondering its prospects, and then putting off on them the closely skimmed milk which must always be got rid of--the shells, which the oyster-eater must make somebody carry away if he would not be smothered in the ruins of his former banquets.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Always early in the field, and getting the cream of the speculation, while other men were pondering its prospects, and then putting off on them the closely skimmed milk which must always be got rid of--the shells, which the oyster-eater must make somebody carry away if he would not be smothered in the ruins of his former banquets.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The Banque Sangsue Prêtense occupied the chief part of its own cut-sandstone building on the Rue des Borgnes, the remainder, conspicuous in brass and plate glass, being the offices of Ralph Herkimer and Son, general operators, who were "in" railways, in minerals, in finance, in whatever promised to turn an honest penny.
BORGNES
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN THE RUE DES BORGNES.
brassnounUS /bræs/
an alloy of copper and zinc
From this reading The Banque Sangsue Prêtense occupied the chief part of its own cut-sandstone building on the Rue des Borgnes, the remainder, conspicuous in brass and plate glass, being the offices of Ralph Herkimer and Son, general operators, who were "in" railways, in minerals, in finance, in whatever promised to turn an honest penny.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The Banque Sangsue Prêtense occupied the chief part of its own cut-sandstone building on the Rue des Borgnes, the remainder, conspicuous in brass and plate glass, being the offices of Ralph Herkimer and Son, general operators, who were "in" railways, in minerals, in finance, in whatever promised to turn an honest penny.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The bank was an enterprise originated by Ralph himself--evolved by him when his ambition had found the local share list too narrow a field.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Always early in the field, and getting the cream of the speculation, while other men were pondering its prospects, and then putting off on them the closely skimmed milk which must always be got rid of--the shells, which the oyster-eater must make somebody carry away if he would not be smothered in the ruins of his former banquets.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The Banque Sangsue Prêtense occupied the chief part of its own cut-sandstone building on the Rue des Borgnes, the remainder, conspicuous in brass and plate glass, being the offices of Ralph Herkimer and Son, general operators, who were "in" railways, in minerals, in finance, in whatever promised to turn an honest penny.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading Always early in the field, and getting the cream of the speculation, while other men were pondering its prospects, and then putting off on them the closely skimmed milk which must always be got rid of--the shells, which the oyster-eater must make somebody carry away if he would not be smothered in the ruins of his former banquets.
conspicuousadjectiveUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəs/
obvious to the eye or mind
From this reading The Banque Sangsue Prêtense occupied the chief part of its own cut-sandstone building on the Rue des Borgnes, the remainder, conspicuous in brass and plate glass, being the offices of Ralph Herkimer and Son, general operators, who were "in" railways, in minerals, in finance, in whatever promised to turn an honest penny.
creamnounUS /kriːm/
the best people or things in a group
From this reading Always early in the field, and getting the cream of the speculation, while other men were pondering its prospects, and then putting off on them the closely skimmed milk which must always be got rid of--the shells, which the oyster-eater must make somebody carry away if he would not be smothered in the ruins of his former banquets.
cut-sandstone
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Banque Sangsue Prêtense occupied the chief part of its own cut-sandstone building on the Rue des Borgnes, the remainder, conspicuous in brass and plate glass, being the offices of Ralph Herkimer and Son, general operators, who were "in" railways, in minerals, in finance, in whatever promised to turn an honest penny.
DESnounUS /des/
a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry
From this reading IN THE RUE DES BORGNES.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Always early in the field, and getting the cream of the speculation, while other men were pondering its prospects, and then putting off on them the closely skimmed milk which must always be got rid of--the shells, which the oyster-eater must make somebody carry away if he would not be smothered in the ruins of his former banquets.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading The bank was an enterprise originated by Ralph himself--evolved by him when his ambition had found the local share list too narrow a field.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading A smart man was that Ralph Herkimer, his neighbours said, who tried everything, and made everything pay.
evolvedverbUS /ɪˈvɑːlvd/
past form of “evolve” — work out
From this reading The bank was an enterprise originated by Ralph himself--evolved by him when his ambition had found the local share list too narrow a field.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Always early in the field, and getting the cream of the speculation, while other men were pondering its prospects, and then putting off on them the closely skimmed milk which must always be got rid of--the shells, which the oyster-eater must make somebody carry away if he would not be smothered in the ruins of his former banquets.
financenounUS /fəˈnæns/
the commercial activity of providing funds and capital
From this reading The Banque Sangsue Prêtense occupied the chief part of its own cut-sandstone building on the Rue des Borgnes, the remainder, conspicuous in brass and plate glass, being the offices of Ralph Herkimer and Son, general operators, who were "in" railways, in minerals, in finance, in whatever promised to turn an honest penny.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Always early in the field, and getting the cream of the speculation, while other men were pondering its prospects, and then putting off on them the closely skimmed milk which must always be got rid of--the shells, which the oyster-eater must make somebody carry away if he would not be smothered in the ruins of his former banquets.
set up or found
From this reading The bank was an enterprise originated by Ralph himself--evolved by him when his ambition had found the local share list too narrow a field.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The Banque Sangsue Prêtense occupied the chief part of its own cut-sandstone building on the Rue des Borgnes, the remainder, conspicuous in brass and plate glass, being the offices of Ralph Herkimer and Son, general operators, who were "in" railways, in minerals, in finance, in whatever promised to turn an honest penny.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Always early in the field, and getting the cream of the speculation, while other men were pondering its prospects, and then putting off on them the closely skimmed milk which must always be got rid of--the shells, which the oyster-eater must make somebody carry away if he would not be smothered in the ruins of his former banquets.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading The Banque Sangsue Prêtense occupied the chief part of its own cut-sandstone building on the Rue des Borgnes, the remainder, conspicuous in brass and plate glass, being the offices of Ralph Herkimer and Son, general operators, who were "in" railways, in minerals, in finance, in whatever promised to turn an honest penny.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Always early in the field, and getting the cream of the speculation, while other men were pondering its prospects, and then putting off on them the closely skimmed milk which must always be got rid of--the shells, which the oyster-eater must make somebody carry away if he would not be smothered in the ruins of his former banquets.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The bank was an enterprise originated by Ralph himself--evolved by him when his ambition had found the local share list too narrow a field.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Always early in the field, and getting the cream of the speculation, while other men were pondering its prospects, and then putting off on them the closely skimmed milk which must always be got rid of--the shells, which the oyster-eater must make somebody carry away if he would not be smothered in the ruins of his former banquets.
Herkimer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Banque Sangsue Prêtense occupied the chief part of its own cut-sandstone building on the Rue des Borgnes, the remainder, conspicuous in brass and plate glass, being the offices of Ralph Herkimer and Son, general operators, who were "in" railways, in minerals, in finance, in whatever promised to turn an honest penny.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The bank was an enterprise originated by Ralph himself--evolved by him when his ambition had found the local share list too narrow a field.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The bank was an enterprise originated by Ralph himself--evolved by him when his ambition had found the local share list too narrow a field.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A smart man was that Ralph Herkimer, his neighbours said, who tried everything, and made everything pay.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading The Banque Sangsue Prêtense occupied the chief part of its own cut-sandstone building on the Rue des Borgnes, the remainder, conspicuous in brass and plate glass, being the offices of Ralph Herkimer and Son, general operators, who were "in" railways, in minerals, in finance, in whatever promised to turn an honest penny.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Always early in the field, and getting the cream of the speculation, while other men were pondering its prospects, and then putting off on them the closely skimmed milk which must always be got rid of--the shells, which the oyster-eater must make somebody carry away if he would not be smothered in the ruins of his former banquets.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE RUE DES BORGNES.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The Banque Sangsue Prêtense occupied the chief part of its own cut-sandstone building on the Rue des Borgnes, the remainder, conspicuous in brass and plate glass, being the offices of Ralph Herkimer and Son, general operators, who were "in" railways, in minerals, in finance, in whatever promised to turn an honest penny.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading The bank was an enterprise originated by Ralph himself--evolved by him when his ambition had found the local share list too narrow a field.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading The bank was an enterprise originated by Ralph himself--evolved by him when his ambition had found the local share list too narrow a field.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A smart man was that Ralph Herkimer, his neighbours said, who tried everything, and made everything pay.
engage in
From this reading Always early in the field, and getting the cream of the speculation, while other men were pondering its prospects, and then putting off on them the closely skimmed milk which must always be got rid of--the shells, which the oyster-eater must make somebody carry away if he would not be smothered in the ruins of his former banquets.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A smart man was that Ralph Herkimer, his neighbours said, who tried everything, and made everything pay.
the force of workers available
From this reading Always early in the field, and getting the cream of the speculation, while other men were pondering its prospects, and then putting off on them the closely skimmed milk which must always be got rid of--the shells, which the oyster-eater must make somebody carry away if he would not be smothered in the ruins of his former banquets.
a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings
From this reading Always early in the field, and getting the cream of the speculation, while other men were pondering its prospects, and then putting off on them the closely skimmed milk which must always be got rid of--the shells, which the oyster-eater must make somebody carry away if he would not be smothered in the ruins of his former banquets.
mineralsnounUS /ˈmɪnərəlz/
plural of “mineral” — solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition
From this reading The Banque Sangsue Prêtense occupied the chief part of its own cut-sandstone building on the Rue des Borgnes, the remainder, conspicuous in brass and plate glass, being the offices of Ralph Herkimer and Son, general operators, who were "in" railways, in minerals, in finance, in whatever promised to turn an honest penny.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Always early in the field, and getting the cream of the speculation, while other men were pondering its prospects, and then putting off on them the closely skimmed milk which must always be got rid of--the shells, which the oyster-eater must make somebody carry away if he would not be smothered in the ruins of his former banquets.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading The bank was an enterprise originated by Ralph himself--evolved by him when his ambition had found the local share list too narrow a field.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading A smart man was that Ralph Herkimer, his neighbours said, who tried everything, and made everything pay.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Always early in the field, and getting the cream of the speculation, while other men were pondering its prospects, and then putting off on them the closely skimmed milk which must always be got rid of--the shells, which the oyster-eater must make somebody carry away if he would not be smothered in the ruins of his former banquets.
held or filled or in use
From this reading The Banque Sangsue Prêtense occupied the chief part of its own cut-sandstone building on the Rue des Borgnes, the remainder, conspicuous in brass and plate glass, being the offices of Ralph Herkimer and Son, general operators, who were "in" railways, in minerals, in finance, in whatever promised to turn an honest penny.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Banque Sangsue Prêtense occupied the chief part of its own cut-sandstone building on the Rue des Borgnes, the remainder, conspicuous in brass and plate glass, being the offices of Ralph Herkimer and Son, general operators, who were "in" railways, in minerals, in finance, in whatever promised to turn an honest penny.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Always early in the field, and getting the cream of the speculation, while other men were pondering its prospects, and then putting off on them the closely skimmed milk which must always be got rid of--the shells, which the oyster-eater must make somebody carry away if he would not be smothered in the ruins of his former banquets.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The Banque Sangsue Prêtense occupied the chief part of its own cut-sandstone building on the Rue des Borgnes, the remainder, conspicuous in brass and plate glass, being the offices of Ralph Herkimer and Son, general operators, who were "in" railways, in minerals, in finance, in whatever promised to turn an honest penny.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Banque Sangsue Prêtense occupied the chief part of its own cut-sandstone building on the Rue des Borgnes, the remainder, conspicuous in brass and plate glass, being the offices of Ralph Herkimer and Son, general operators, who were "in" railways, in minerals, in finance, in whatever promised to turn an honest penny.
operatorsnounUS /ˈɑːpəreɪtərz/
plural of “operator” — (mathematics) a symbol or function representing a mathematical operation
From this reading The Banque Sangsue Prêtense occupied the chief part of its own cut-sandstone building on the Rue des Borgnes, the remainder, conspicuous in brass and plate glass, being the offices of Ralph Herkimer and Son, general operators, who were "in" railways, in minerals, in finance, in whatever promised to turn an honest penny.
originatedverbUS /ərˈɪdʒəneɪtəd/
past form of “originate” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading The bank was an enterprise originated by Ralph himself--evolved by him when his ambition had found the local share list too narrow a field.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Always early in the field, and getting the cream of the speculation, while other men were pondering its prospects, and then putting off on them the closely skimmed milk which must always be got rid of--the shells, which the oyster-eater must make somebody carry away if he would not be smothered in the ruins of his former banquets.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The Banque Sangsue Prêtense occupied the chief part of its own cut-sandstone building on the Rue des Borgnes, the remainder, conspicuous in brass and plate glass, being the offices of Ralph Herkimer and Son, general operators, who were "in" railways, in minerals, in finance, in whatever promised to turn an honest penny.
oyster-eater
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Always early in the field, and getting the cream of the speculation, while other men were pondering its prospects, and then putting off on them the closely skimmed milk which must always be got rid of--the shells, which the oyster-eater must make somebody carry away if he would not be smothered in the ruins of his former banquets.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The Banque Sangsue Prêtense occupied the chief part of its own cut-sandstone building on the Rue des Borgnes, the remainder, conspicuous in brass and plate glass, being the offices of Ralph Herkimer and Son, general operators, who were "in" railways, in minerals, in finance, in whatever promised to turn an honest penny.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading A smart man was that Ralph Herkimer, his neighbours said, who tried everything, and made everything pay.
a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading The Banque Sangsue Prêtense occupied the chief part of its own cut-sandstone building on the Rue des Borgnes, the remainder, conspicuous in brass and plate glass, being the offices of Ralph Herkimer and Son, general operators, who were "in" railways, in minerals, in finance, in whatever promised to turn an honest penny.
(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading The Banque Sangsue Prêtense occupied the chief part of its own cut-sandstone building on the Rue des Borgnes, the remainder, conspicuous in brass and plate glass, being the offices of Ralph Herkimer and Son, general operators, who were "in" railways, in minerals, in finance, in whatever promised to turn an honest penny.
ponderingadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːndərɪŋ/
deeply or seriously thoughtful
From this reading Always early in the field, and getting the cream of the speculation, while other men were pondering its prospects, and then putting off on them the closely skimmed milk which must always be got rid of--the shells, which the oyster-eater must make somebody carry away if he would not be smothered in the ruins of his former banquets.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading The Banque Sangsue Prêtense occupied the chief part of its own cut-sandstone building on the Rue des Borgnes, the remainder, conspicuous in brass and plate glass, being the offices of Ralph Herkimer and Son, general operators, who were "in" railways, in minerals, in finance, in whatever promised to turn an honest penny.
prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading Always early in the field, and getting the cream of the speculation, while other men were pondering its prospects, and then putting off on them the closely skimmed milk which must always be got rid of--the shells, which the oyster-eater must make somebody carry away if he would not be smothered in the ruins of his former banquets.
Prêtense
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Banque Sangsue Prêtense occupied the chief part of its own cut-sandstone building on the Rue des Borgnes, the remainder, conspicuous in brass and plate glass, being the offices of Ralph Herkimer and Son, general operators, who were "in" railways, in minerals, in finance, in whatever promised to turn an honest penny.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading Always early in the field, and getting the cream of the speculation, while other men were pondering its prospects, and then putting off on them the closely skimmed milk which must always be got rid of--the shells, which the oyster-eater must make somebody carry away if he would not be smothered in the ruins of his former banquets.
railwaysnounUS /ˈreɪlweɪz/
plural of “railway” — line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading The Banque Sangsue Prêtense occupied the chief part of its own cut-sandstone building on the Rue des Borgnes, the remainder, conspicuous in brass and plate glass, being the offices of Ralph Herkimer and Son, general operators, who were "in" railways, in minerals, in finance, in whatever promised to turn an honest penny.
Ralph
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Banque Sangsue Prêtense occupied the chief part of its own cut-sandstone building on the Rue des Borgnes, the remainder, conspicuous in brass and plate glass, being the offices of Ralph Herkimer and Son, general operators, who were "in" railways, in minerals, in finance, in whatever promised to turn an honest penny.
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading The Banque Sangsue Prêtense occupied the chief part of its own cut-sandstone building on the Rue des Borgnes, the remainder, conspicuous in brass and plate glass, being the offices of Ralph Herkimer and Son, general operators, who were "in" railways, in minerals, in finance, in whatever promised to turn an honest penny.
relieve from
From this reading Always early in the field, and getting the cream of the speculation, while other men were pondering its prospects, and then putting off on them the closely skimmed milk which must always be got rid of--the shells, which the oyster-eater must make somebody carry away if he would not be smothered in the ruins of his former banquets.
RUEnounUS /ruː/
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
From this reading IN THE RUE DES BORGNES.
ruinsnounUS /ˈruːənz/
plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading Always early in the field, and getting the cream of the speculation, while other men were pondering its prospects, and then putting off on them the closely skimmed milk which must always be got rid of--the shells, which the oyster-eater must make somebody carry away if he would not be smothered in the ruins of his former banquets.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading A smart man was that Ralph Herkimer, his neighbours said, who tried everything, and made everything pay.
Sangsue
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Banque Sangsue Prêtense occupied the chief part of its own cut-sandstone building on the Rue des Borgnes, the remainder, conspicuous in brass and plate glass, being the offices of Ralph Herkimer and Son, general operators, who were "in" railways, in minerals, in finance, in whatever promised to turn an honest penny.
have in common
From this reading The bank was an enterprise originated by Ralph himself--evolved by him when his ambition had found the local share list too narrow a field.
shellsnounUS /ʃelz/
plural of “shell” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading Always early in the field, and getting the cream of the speculation, while other men were pondering its prospects, and then putting off on them the closely skimmed milk which must always be got rid of--the shells, which the oyster-eater must make somebody carry away if he would not be smothered in the ruins of his former banquets.
skimmedadjectiveUS /skɪmd/
used of milk and milk products from which the cream has been removed
From this reading Always early in the field, and getting the cream of the speculation, while other men were pondering its prospects, and then putting off on them the closely skimmed milk which must always be got rid of--the shells, which the oyster-eater must make somebody carry away if he would not be smothered in the ruins of his former banquets.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading A smart man was that Ralph Herkimer, his neighbours said, who tried everything, and made everything pay.
smotheredadjectiveUS /ˈsmʌðərd/
held in check with difficulty
From this reading Always early in the field, and getting the cream of the speculation, while other men were pondering its prospects, and then putting off on them the closely skimmed milk which must always be got rid of--the shells, which the oyster-eater must make somebody carry away if he would not be smothered in the ruins of his former banquets.
a person, without saying who
From this reading Always early in the field, and getting the cream of the speculation, while other men were pondering its prospects, and then putting off on them the closely skimmed milk which must always be got rid of--the shells, which the oyster-eater must make somebody carry away if he would not be smothered in the ruins of his former banquets.
a male human offspring
From this reading The Banque Sangsue Prêtense occupied the chief part of its own cut-sandstone building on the Rue des Borgnes, the remainder, conspicuous in brass and plate glass, being the offices of Ralph Herkimer and Son, general operators, who were "in" railways, in minerals, in finance, in whatever promised to turn an honest penny.
speculationnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃən/
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading Always early in the field, and getting the cream of the speculation, while other men were pondering its prospects, and then putting off on them the closely skimmed milk which must always be got rid of--the shells, which the oyster-eater must make somebody carry away if he would not be smothered in the ruins of his former banquets.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A smart man was that Ralph Herkimer, his neighbours said, who tried everything, and made everything pay.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE RUE DES BORGNES.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Always early in the field, and getting the cream of the speculation, while other men were pondering its prospects, and then putting off on them the closely skimmed milk which must always be got rid of--the shells, which the oyster-eater must make somebody carry away if he would not be smothered in the ruins of his former banquets.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Always early in the field, and getting the cream of the speculation, while other men were pondering its prospects, and then putting off on them the closely skimmed milk which must always be got rid of--the shells, which the oyster-eater must make somebody carry away if he would not be smothered in the ruins of his former banquets.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Banque Sangsue Prêtense occupied the chief part of its own cut-sandstone building on the Rue des Borgnes, the remainder, conspicuous in brass and plate glass, being the offices of Ralph Herkimer and Son, general operators, who were "in" railways, in minerals, in finance, in whatever promised to turn an honest penny.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The bank was an enterprise originated by Ralph himself--evolved by him when his ambition had found the local share list too narrow a field.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading A smart man was that Ralph Herkimer, his neighbours said, who tried everything, and made everything pay.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading The Banque Sangsue Prêtense occupied the chief part of its own cut-sandstone building on the Rue des Borgnes, the remainder, conspicuous in brass and plate glass, being the offices of Ralph Herkimer and Son, general operators, who were "in" railways, in minerals, in finance, in whatever promised to turn an honest penny.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A smart man was that Ralph Herkimer, his neighbours said, who tried everything, and made everything pay.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Banque Sangsue Prêtense occupied the chief part of its own cut-sandstone building on the Rue des Borgnes, the remainder, conspicuous in brass and plate glass, being the offices of Ralph Herkimer and Son, general operators, who were "in" railways, in minerals, in finance, in whatever promised to turn an honest penny.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading The Banque Sangsue Prêtense occupied the chief part of its own cut-sandstone building on the Rue des Borgnes, the remainder, conspicuous in brass and plate glass, being the offices of Ralph Herkimer and Son, general operators, who were "in" railways, in minerals, in finance, in whatever promised to turn an honest penny.
at the time that
From this reading The bank was an enterprise originated by Ralph himself--evolved by him when his ambition had found the local share list too narrow a field.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Always early in the field, and getting the cream of the speculation, while other men were pondering its prospects, and then putting off on them the closely skimmed milk which must always be got rid of--the shells, which the oyster-eater must make somebody carry away if he would not be smothered in the ruins of his former banquets.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Always early in the field, and getting the cream of the speculation, while other men were pondering its prospects, and then putting off on them the closely skimmed milk which must always be got rid of--the shells, which the oyster-eater must make somebody carry away if he would not be smothered in the ruins of his former banquets.
which person or people
From this reading The Banque Sangsue Prêtense occupied the chief part of its own cut-sandstone building on the Rue des Borgnes, the remainder, conspicuous in brass and plate glass, being the offices of Ralph Herkimer and Son, general operators, who were "in" railways, in minerals, in finance, in whatever promised to turn an honest penny.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Always early in the field, and getting the cream of the speculation, while other men were pondering its prospects, and then putting off on them the closely skimmed milk which must always be got rid of--the shells, which the oyster-eater must make somebody carry away if he would not be smothered in the ruins of his former banquets.
