used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He's capital at figures, thoroughly understands book-keeping, and--and is a hard-working fellow, whatever he puts his hand to."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Indeed it would--the highest possible satisfaction," exclaimed Charlie, with the first symptom of enthusiasm in his tone and look.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What can your friend Shank Leather do?" asked the old man brusquely.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He's capital at figures, thoroughly understands book-keeping, and--and is a hard-working fellow, whatever he puts his hand to."
book-keeping
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From this reading He's capital at figures, thoroughly understands book-keeping, and--and is a hard-working fellow, whatever he puts his hand to."
brusquelyadverbUS /ˈbrʌskli/
in a blunt direct manner
From this reading "What can your friend Shank Leather do?" asked the old man brusquely.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "What can your friend Shank Leather do?" asked the old man brusquely.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading He's capital at figures, thoroughly understands book-keeping, and--and is a hard-working fellow, whatever he puts his hand to."
Charlie
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From this reading "Indeed it would--the highest possible satisfaction," exclaimed Charlie, with the first symptom of enthusiasm in his tone and look.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What can your friend Shank Leather do?" asked the old man brusquely.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading "Indeed it would--the highest possible satisfaction," exclaimed Charlie, with the first symptom of enthusiasm in his tone and look.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Indeed it would--the highest possible satisfaction," exclaimed Charlie, with the first symptom of enthusiasm in his tone and look.
a boy or man
From this reading He's capital at figures, thoroughly understands book-keeping, and--and is a hard-working fellow, whatever he puts his hand to."
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading He's capital at figures, thoroughly understands book-keeping, and--and is a hard-working fellow, whatever he puts his hand to."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "Indeed it would--the highest possible satisfaction," exclaimed Charlie, with the first symptom of enthusiasm in his tone and look.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "What can your friend Shank Leather do?" asked the old man brusquely.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He's capital at figures, thoroughly understands book-keeping, and--and is a hard-working fellow, whatever he puts his hand to."
hard-working
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From this reading He's capital at figures, thoroughly understands book-keeping, and--and is a hard-working fellow, whatever he puts his hand to."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He's capital at figures, thoroughly understands book-keeping, and--and is a hard-working fellow, whatever he puts his hand to."
He's
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From this reading He's capital at figures, thoroughly understands book-keeping, and--and is a hard-working fellow, whatever he puts his hand to."
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "Indeed it would--the highest possible satisfaction," exclaimed Charlie, with the first symptom of enthusiasm in his tone and look.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Indeed it would--the highest possible satisfaction," exclaimed Charlie, with the first symptom of enthusiasm in his tone and look.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Indeed it would--the highest possible satisfaction," exclaimed Charlie, with the first symptom of enthusiasm in his tone and look.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "Indeed it would--the highest possible satisfaction," exclaimed Charlie, with the first symptom of enthusiasm in his tone and look.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He's capital at figures, thoroughly understands book-keeping, and--and is a hard-working fellow, whatever he puts his hand to."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Indeed it would--the highest possible satisfaction," exclaimed Charlie, with the first symptom of enthusiasm in his tone and look.
LeathernounUS /ˈleðər/
an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning
From this reading "What can your friend Shank Leather do?" asked the old man brusquely.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Indeed it would--the highest possible satisfaction," exclaimed Charlie, with the first symptom of enthusiasm in his tone and look.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "What can your friend Shank Leather do?" asked the old man brusquely.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "Oh! many things.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Indeed it would--the highest possible satisfaction," exclaimed Charlie, with the first symptom of enthusiasm in his tone and look.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh! many things.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "What can your friend Shank Leather do?" asked the old man brusquely.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading "Indeed it would--the highest possible satisfaction," exclaimed Charlie, with the first symptom of enthusiasm in his tone and look.
putsnounUS /pʊts/
plural of “put” — the option to sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date
From this reading He's capital at figures, thoroughly understands book-keeping, and--and is a hard-working fellow, whatever he puts his hand to."
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading "Indeed it would--the highest possible satisfaction," exclaimed Charlie, with the first symptom of enthusiasm in his tone and look.
ShanknounUS /ʃæŋk/
a cut of meat (beef or veal or mutton or lamb) from the upper part of the leg
From this reading "What can your friend Shank Leather do?" asked the old man brusquely.
make steady
From this reading "Is he steady?"
symptomnounUS /ˈsɪmptəm/
(medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
From this reading "Indeed it would--the highest possible satisfaction," exclaimed Charlie, with the first symptom of enthusiasm in his tone and look.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Indeed it would--the highest possible satisfaction," exclaimed Charlie, with the first symptom of enthusiasm in his tone and look.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "Oh! many things.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading He's capital at figures, thoroughly understands book-keeping, and--and is a hard-working fellow, whatever he puts his hand to."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He's capital at figures, thoroughly understands book-keeping, and--and is a hard-working fellow, whatever he puts his hand to."
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "Indeed it would--the highest possible satisfaction," exclaimed Charlie, with the first symptom of enthusiasm in his tone and look.
understandsverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstændz/
third-person singular of “understand” — know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading He's capital at figures, thoroughly understands book-keeping, and--and is a hard-working fellow, whatever he puts his hand to."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What can your friend Shank Leather do?" asked the old man brusquely.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading He's capital at figures, thoroughly understands book-keeping, and--and is a hard-working fellow, whatever he puts his hand to."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Indeed it would--the highest possible satisfaction," exclaimed Charlie, with the first symptom of enthusiasm in his tone and look.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Indeed it would--the highest possible satisfaction," exclaimed Charlie, with the first symptom of enthusiasm in his tone and look.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What can your friend Shank Leather do?" asked the old man brusquely.
