used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There had been a good deal of method displayed in the order in which he had enjoined Helen to settle the debts, and this particular firm had been left to the last because it had received a goodly sum in the first days when Cleo was using up their ready money.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading He had been intending to take this last instalment to Helen that very afternoon; but the idea came to him that he would rather enjoy the sensation of making this last payment in person, and he proceeded immediately to act on it.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading He had been intending to take this last instalment to Helen that very afternoon; but the idea came to him that he would rather enjoy the sensation of making this last payment in person, and he proceeded immediately to act on it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Arrived at the business place of the firm, he explained to a clerk that he wished to clear off an old matter, and recalled the occasion to him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There had been a good deal of method displayed in the order in which he had enjoined Helen to settle the debts, and this particular firm had been left to the last because it had received a goodly sum in the first days when Cleo was using up their ready money.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Arrived at the business place of the firm, he explained to a clerk that he wished to clear off an old matter, and recalled the occasion to him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Arrived at the business place of the firm, he explained to a clerk that he wished to clear off an old matter, and recalled the occasion to him.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading In the autumn of the third year of Morgan's engagement with the Upper Thames street firm of printers he found himself with enough money to pay off the balance due to his one remaining creditor.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It was Saturday, and he had just got away from the works.
balanceverbUS /ˈbæləns/
bring into balance or equilibrium
From this reading In the autumn of the third year of Morgan's engagement with the Upper Thames street firm of printers he found himself with enough money to pay off the balance due to his one remaining creditor.
for the reason that
From this reading There had been a good deal of method displayed in the order in which he had enjoined Helen to settle the debts, and this particular firm had been left to the last because it had received a goodly sum in the first days when Cleo was using up their ready money.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There had been a good deal of method displayed in the order in which he had enjoined Helen to settle the debts, and this particular firm had been left to the last because it had received a goodly sum in the first days when Cleo was using up their ready money.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Arrived at the business place of the firm, he explained to a clerk that he wished to clear off an old matter, and recalled the occasion to him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had been intending to take this last instalment to Helen that very afternoon; but the idea came to him that he would rather enjoy the sensation of making this last payment in person, and he proceeded immediately to act on it.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He had been intending to take this last instalment to Helen that very afternoon; but the idea came to him that he would rather enjoy the sensation of making this last payment in person, and he proceeded immediately to act on it.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Arrived at the business place of the firm, he explained to a clerk that he wished to clear off an old matter, and recalled the occasion to him.
Cleo
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From this reading There had been a good deal of method displayed in the order in which he had enjoined Helen to settle the debts, and this particular firm had been left to the last because it had received a goodly sum in the first days when Cleo was using up their ready money.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading Arrived at the business place of the firm, he explained to a clerk that he wished to clear off an old matter, and recalled the occasion to him.
creditornounUS /ˈkredətər/
a person to whom money is owed by a debtor; someone to whom an obligation exists
From this reading In the autumn of the third year of Morgan's engagement with the Upper Thames street firm of printers he found himself with enough money to pay off the balance due to his one remaining creditor.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading There had been a good deal of method displayed in the order in which he had enjoined Helen to settle the debts, and this particular firm had been left to the last because it had received a goodly sum in the first days when Cleo was using up their ready money.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading There had been a good deal of method displayed in the order in which he had enjoined Helen to settle the debts, and this particular firm had been left to the last because it had received a goodly sum in the first days when Cleo was using up their ready money.
debtsnounUS /dets/
plural of “debt” — the state of owing something (especially money)
From this reading There had been a good deal of method displayed in the order in which he had enjoined Helen to settle the debts, and this particular firm had been left to the last because it had received a goodly sum in the first days when Cleo was using up their ready money.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading There had been a good deal of method displayed in the order in which he had enjoined Helen to settle the debts, and this particular firm had been left to the last because it had received a goodly sum in the first days when Cleo was using up their ready money.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading In the autumn of the third year of Morgan's engagement with the Upper Thames street firm of printers he found himself with enough money to pay off the balance due to his one remaining creditor.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading In the autumn of the third year of Morgan's engagement with the Upper Thames street firm of printers he found himself with enough money to pay off the balance due to his one remaining creditor.
enjoinedverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪnd/
past form of “enjoin” — issue an injunction
From this reading There had been a good deal of method displayed in the order in which he had enjoined Helen to settle the debts, and this particular firm had been left to the last because it had received a goodly sum in the first days when Cleo was using up their ready money.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading He had been intending to take this last instalment to Helen that very afternoon; but the idea came to him that he would rather enjoy the sensation of making this last payment in person, and he proceeded immediately to act on it.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading In the autumn of the third year of Morgan's engagement with the Upper Thames street firm of printers he found himself with enough money to pay off the balance due to his one remaining creditor.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Arrived at the business place of the firm, he explained to a clerk that he wished to clear off an old matter, and recalled the occasion to him.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading In the autumn of the third year of Morgan's engagement with the Upper Thames street firm of printers he found himself with enough money to pay off the balance due to his one remaining creditor.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading There had been a good deal of method displayed in the order in which he had enjoined Helen to settle the debts, and this particular firm had been left to the last because it had received a goodly sum in the first days when Cleo was using up their ready money.
set up or found
From this reading In the autumn of the third year of Morgan's engagement with the Upper Thames street firm of printers he found himself with enough money to pay off the balance due to his one remaining creditor.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was Saturday, and he had just got away from the works.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading There had been a good deal of method displayed in the order in which he had enjoined Helen to settle the debts, and this particular firm had been left to the last because it had received a goodly sum in the first days when Cleo was using up their ready money.
goodlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡʊdli/
large in amount or extent or degree
From this reading There had been a good deal of method displayed in the order in which he had enjoined Helen to settle the debts, and this particular firm had been left to the last because it had received a goodly sum in the first days when Cleo was using up their ready money.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It was Saturday, and he had just got away from the works.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There had been a good deal of method displayed in the order in which he had enjoined Helen to settle the debts, and this particular firm had been left to the last because it had received a goodly sum in the first days when Cleo was using up their ready money.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the autumn of the third year of Morgan's engagement with the Upper Thames street firm of printers he found himself with enough money to pay off the balance due to his one remaining creditor.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading There had been a good deal of method displayed in the order in which he had enjoined Helen to settle the debts, and this particular firm had been left to the last because it had received a goodly sum in the first days when Cleo was using up their ready money.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had been intending to take this last instalment to Helen that very afternoon; but the idea came to him that he would rather enjoy the sensation of making this last payment in person, and he proceeded immediately to act on it.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading In the autumn of the third year of Morgan's engagement with the Upper Thames street firm of printers he found himself with enough money to pay off the balance due to his one remaining creditor.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the autumn of the third year of Morgan's engagement with the Upper Thames street firm of printers he found himself with enough money to pay off the balance due to his one remaining creditor.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He had been intending to take this last instalment to Helen that very afternoon; but the idea came to him that he would rather enjoy the sensation of making this last payment in person, and he proceeded immediately to act on it.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading He had been intending to take this last instalment to Helen that very afternoon; but the idea came to him that he would rather enjoy the sensation of making this last payment in person, and he proceeded immediately to act on it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the autumn of the third year of Morgan's engagement with the Upper Thames street firm of printers he found himself with enough money to pay off the balance due to his one remaining creditor.
instalmentnoun
a part of a broadcast serial
From this reading He had been intending to take this last instalment to Helen that very afternoon; but the idea came to him that he would rather enjoy the sensation of making this last payment in person, and he proceeded immediately to act on it.
intendingverbUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪŋ/
-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose
From this reading He had been intending to take this last instalment to Helen that very afternoon; but the idea came to him that he would rather enjoy the sensation of making this last payment in person, and he proceeded immediately to act on it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There had been a good deal of method displayed in the order in which he had enjoined Helen to settle the debts, and this particular firm had been left to the last because it had received a goodly sum in the first days when Cleo was using up their ready money.
and nothing more
From this reading It was Saturday, and he had just got away from the works.
immediately past
From this reading There had been a good deal of method displayed in the order in which he had enjoined Helen to settle the debts, and this particular firm had been left to the last because it had received a goodly sum in the first days when Cleo was using up their ready money.
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 There had been a good deal of method displayed in the order in which he had enjoined Helen to settle the debts, and this particular firm had been left to the last because it had received a goodly sum in the first days when Cleo was using up their ready money.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading He had been intending to take this last instalment to Helen that very afternoon; but the idea came to him that he would rather enjoy the sensation of making this last payment in person, and he proceeded immediately to act on it.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Arrived at the business place of the firm, he explained to a clerk that he wished to clear off an old matter, and recalled the occasion to him.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading There had been a good deal of method displayed in the order in which he had enjoined Helen to settle the debts, and this particular firm had been left to the last because it had received a goodly sum in the first days when Cleo was using up their ready money.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading In the autumn of the third year of Morgan's engagement with the Upper Thames street firm of printers he found himself with enough money to pay off the balance due to his one remaining creditor.
Morgan'snounUS /ˈmɔːrɡənz/
possessive form of “morgan” — United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)
From this reading In the autumn of the third year of Morgan's engagement with the Upper Thames street firm of printers he found himself with enough money to pay off the balance due to his one remaining creditor.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Arrived at the business place of the firm, he explained to a clerk that he wished to clear off an old matter, and recalled the occasion to him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the autumn of the third year of Morgan's engagement with the Upper Thames street firm of printers he found himself with enough money to pay off the balance due to his one remaining creditor.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading In the autumn of the third year of Morgan's engagement with the Upper Thames street firm of printers he found himself with enough money to pay off the balance due to his one remaining creditor.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Arrived at the business place of the firm, he explained to a clerk that he wished to clear off an old matter, and recalled the occasion to him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had been intending to take this last instalment to Helen that very afternoon; but the idea came to him that he would rather enjoy the sensation of making this last payment in person, and he proceeded immediately to act on it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In the autumn of the third year of Morgan's engagement with the Upper Thames street firm of printers he found himself with enough money to pay off the balance due to his one remaining creditor.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading There had been a good deal of method displayed in the order in which he had enjoined Helen to settle the debts, and this particular firm had been left to the last because it had received a goodly sum in the first days when Cleo was using up their ready money.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading There had been a good deal of method displayed in the order in which he had enjoined Helen to settle the debts, and this particular firm had been left to the last because it had received a goodly sum in the first days when Cleo was using up their ready money.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading In the autumn of the third year of Morgan's engagement with the Upper Thames street firm of printers he found himself with enough money to pay off the balance due to his one remaining creditor.
paymentnounUS /ˈpeɪmənt/
a sum of money paid or a claim discharged
From this reading He had been intending to take this last instalment to Helen that very afternoon; but the idea came to him that he would rather enjoy the sensation of making this last payment in person, and he proceeded immediately to act on it.
a human being
From this reading He had been intending to take this last instalment to Helen that very afternoon; but the idea came to him that he would rather enjoy the sensation of making this last payment in person, and he proceeded immediately to act on it.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Arrived at the business place of the firm, he explained to a clerk that he wished to clear off an old matter, and recalled the occasion to him.
printersnounUS /ˈprɪntərz/
plural of “printer” — someone whose occupation is printing
From this reading In the autumn of the third year of Morgan's engagement with the Upper Thames street firm of printers he found himself with enough money to pay off the balance due to his one remaining creditor.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading He had been intending to take this last instalment to Helen that very afternoon; but the idea came to him that he would rather enjoy the sensation of making this last payment in person, and he proceeded immediately to act on it.
on the contrary
From this reading He had been intending to take this last instalment to Helen that very afternoon; but the idea came to him that he would rather enjoy the sensation of making this last payment in person, and he proceeded immediately to act on it.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading There had been a good deal of method displayed in the order in which he had enjoined Helen to settle the debts, and this particular firm had been left to the last because it had received a goodly sum in the first days when Cleo was using up their ready money.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Arrived at the business place of the firm, he explained to a clerk that he wished to clear off an old matter, and recalled the occasion to him.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading There had been a good deal of method displayed in the order in which he had enjoined Helen to settle the debts, and this particular firm had been left to the last because it had received a goodly sum in the first days when Cleo was using up their ready money.
not used up
From this reading In the autumn of the third year of Morgan's engagement with the Upper Thames street firm of printers he found himself with enough money to pay off the balance due to his one remaining creditor.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading It was Saturday, and he had just got away from the works.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading He had been intending to take this last instalment to Helen that very afternoon; but the idea came to him that he would rather enjoy the sensation of making this last payment in person, and he proceeded immediately to act on it.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading There had been a good deal of method displayed in the order in which he had enjoined Helen to settle the debts, and this particular firm had been left to the last because it had received a goodly sum in the first days when Cleo was using up their ready money.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading In the autumn of the third year of Morgan's engagement with the Upper Thames street firm of printers he found himself with enough money to pay off the balance due to his one remaining creditor.
a quantity of money
From this reading There had been a good deal of method displayed in the order in which he had enjoined Helen to settle the debts, and this particular firm had been left to the last because it had received a goodly sum in the first days when Cleo was using up their ready money.
carry out
From this reading He had been intending to take this last instalment to Helen that very afternoon; but the idea came to him that he would rather enjoy the sensation of making this last payment in person, and he proceeded immediately to act on it.
ThamesnounUS /temz/
the longest river in England; flows eastward through London to the North Sea
From this reading In the autumn of the third year of Morgan's engagement with the Upper Thames street firm of printers he found himself with enough money to pay off the balance due to his one remaining creditor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had been intending to take this last instalment to Helen that very afternoon; but the idea came to him that he would rather enjoy the sensation of making this last payment in person, and he proceeded immediately to act on it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the autumn of the third year of Morgan's engagement with the Upper Thames street firm of printers he found himself with enough money to pay off the balance due to his one remaining creditor.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There had been a good deal of method displayed in the order in which he had enjoined Helen to settle the debts, and this particular firm had been left to the last because it had received a goodly sum in the first days when Cleo was using up their ready money.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There had been a good deal of method displayed in the order in which he had enjoined Helen to settle the debts, and this particular firm had been left to the last because it had received a goodly sum in the first days when Cleo was using up their ready money.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading In the autumn of the third year of Morgan's engagement with the Upper Thames street firm of printers he found himself with enough money to pay off the balance due to his one remaining creditor.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There had been a good deal of method displayed in the order in which he had enjoined Helen to settle the debts, and this particular firm had been left to the last because it had received a goodly sum in the first days when Cleo was using up their ready money.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the autumn of the third year of Morgan's engagement with the Upper Thames street firm of printers he found himself with enough money to pay off the balance due to his one remaining creditor.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading There had been a good deal of method displayed in the order in which he had enjoined Helen to settle the debts, and this particular firm had been left to the last because it had received a goodly sum in the first days when Cleo was using up their ready money.
the topmost one of two
From this reading In the autumn of the third year of Morgan's engagement with the Upper Thames street firm of printers he found himself with enough money to pay off the balance due to his one remaining creditor.
usingnounUS /ˈjuːzɪŋ/
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading There had been a good deal of method displayed in the order in which he had enjoined Helen to settle the debts, and this particular firm had been left to the last because it had received a goodly sum in the first days when Cleo was using up their ready money.
precisely as stated
From this reading He had been intending to take this last instalment to Helen that very afternoon; but the idea came to him that he would rather enjoy the sensation of making this last payment in person, and he proceeded immediately to act on it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There had been a good deal of method displayed in the order in which he had enjoined Helen to settle the debts, and this particular firm had been left to the last because it had received a goodly sum in the first days when Cleo was using up their ready money.
at the time that
From this reading There had been a good deal of method displayed in the order in which he had enjoined Helen to settle the debts, and this particular firm had been left to the last because it had received a goodly sum in the first days when Cleo was using up their ready money.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There had been a good deal of method displayed in the order in which he had enjoined Helen to settle the debts, and this particular firm had been left to the last because it had received a goodly sum in the first days when Cleo was using up their ready money.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Arrived at the business place of the firm, he explained to a clerk that he wished to clear off an old matter, and recalled the occasion to him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the autumn of the third year of Morgan's engagement with the Upper Thames street firm of printers he found himself with enough money to pay off the balance due to his one remaining creditor.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading It was Saturday, and he had just got away from the works.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had been intending to take this last instalment to Helen that very afternoon; but the idea came to him that he would rather enjoy the sensation of making this last payment in person, and he proceeded immediately to act on it.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading In the autumn of the third year of Morgan's engagement with the Upper Thames street firm of printers he found himself with enough money to pay off the balance due to his one remaining creditor.
