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From this reading The next day I made out a report, simply saying that I had found out the woman Mrs. B. had five hundred dollars in the German Bank, Book No. 8..., that she does business in curtains; and advised them to cut her off immediately.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The next day I made out a report, simply saying that I had found out the woman Mrs. B. had five hundred dollars in the German Bank, Book No. 8..., that she does business in curtains; and advised them to cut her off immediately.
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading The next day I made out a report, simply saying that I had found out the woman Mrs. B. had five hundred dollars in the German Bank, Book No. 8..., that she does business in curtains; and advised them to cut her off immediately.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In reality it was to give me time to think out what to say and what not to say.
applicantsnounUS /ˈæplɪkənts/
plural of “applicant” — a person who requests or seeks something such as assistance or employment or admission
From this reading Immediately the investigators were called in, and in firm tones the Manager lectured them on their tender-heartedness with applicants.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The next morning when I had to make out my report I excused myself, saying that I had to continue my investigation as I had more information to gather.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading The next day I made out a report, simply saying that I had found out the woman Mrs. B. had five hundred dollars in the German Bank, Book No. 8..., that she does business in curtains; and advised them to cut her off immediately.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading The next day I made out a report, simply saying that I had found out the woman Mrs. B. had five hundred dollars in the German Bank, Book No. 8..., that she does business in curtains; and advised them to cut her off immediately.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading The Manager did not believe what I said and consequently 'phoned to the bank, which corroborated my statement.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading The next day I made out a report, simply saying that I had found out the woman Mrs. B. had five hundred dollars in the German Bank, Book No. 8..., that she does business in curtains; and advised them to cut her off immediately.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading The next day I made out a report, simply saying that I had found out the woman Mrs. B. had five hundred dollars in the German Bank, Book No. 8..., that she does business in curtains; and advised them to cut her off immediately.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Immediately the investigators were called in, and in firm tones the Manager lectured them on their tender-heartedness with applicants.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading The Manager did not believe what I said and consequently 'phoned to the bank, which corroborated my statement.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading The next morning when I had to make out my report I excused myself, saying that I had to continue my investigation as I had more information to gather.
corroboratedverbUS /kərˈɑːbəreɪtɪd/
past form of “corroborate” — establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
From this reading The Manager did not believe what I said and consequently 'phoned to the bank, which corroborated my statement.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading The next day I made out a report, simply saying that I had found out the woman Mrs. B. had five hundred dollars in the German Bank, Book No. 8..., that she does business in curtains; and advised them to cut her off immediately.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading The next day I made out a report, simply saying that I had found out the woman Mrs. B. had five hundred dollars in the German Bank, Book No. 8..., that she does business in curtains; and advised them to cut her off immediately.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day I made out a report, simply saying that I had found out the woman Mrs. B. had five hundred dollars in the German Bank, Book No. 8..., that she does business in curtains; and advised them to cut her off immediately.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The Manager did not believe what I said and consequently 'phoned to the bank, which corroborated my statement.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next day I made out a report, simply saying that I had found out the woman Mrs. B. had five hundred dollars in the German Bank, Book No. 8..., that she does business in curtains; and advised them to cut her off immediately.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading The next day I made out a report, simply saying that I had found out the woman Mrs. B. had five hundred dollars in the German Bank, Book No. 8..., that she does business in curtains; and advised them to cut her off immediately.
excusedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈkjuːzd/
granted exemption
From this reading The next morning when I had to make out my report I excused myself, saying that I had to continue my investigation as I had more information to gather.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Immediately the investigators were called in, and in firm tones the Manager lectured them on their tender-heartedness with applicants.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading The next day I made out a report, simply saying that I had found out the woman Mrs. B. had five hundred dollars in the German Bank, Book No. 8..., that she does business in curtains; and advised them to cut her off immediately.
set up or found
From this reading The next day I made out a report, simply saying that I had found out the woman Mrs. B. had five hundred dollars in the German Bank, Book No. 8..., that she does business in curtains; and advised them to cut her off immediately.
assemble or get together
From this reading The next morning when I had to make out my report I excused myself, saying that I had to continue my investigation as I had more information to gather.
a person of German nationality
From this reading The next day I made out a report, simply saying that I had found out the woman Mrs. B. had five hundred dollars in the German Bank, Book No. 8..., that she does business in curtains; and advised them to cut her off immediately.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading In reality it was to give me time to think out what to say and what not to say.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The next morning when I had to make out my report I excused myself, saying that I had to continue my investigation as I had more information to gather.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The next day I made out a report, simply saying that I had found out the woman Mrs. B. had five hundred dollars in the German Bank, Book No. 8..., that she does business in curtains; and advised them to cut her off immediately.
ten 10s
From this reading The next day I made out a report, simply saying that I had found out the woman Mrs. B. had five hundred dollars in the German Bank, Book No. 8..., that she does business in curtains; and advised them to cut her off immediately.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The next morning when I had to make out my report I excused myself, saying that I had to continue my investigation as I had more information to gather.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The next day I made out a report, simply saying that I had found out the woman Mrs. B. had five hundred dollars in the German Bank, Book No. 8..., that she does business in curtains; and advised them to cut her off immediately.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In reality it was to give me time to think out what to say and what not to say.
a message received and understood
From this reading The next morning when I had to make out my report I excused myself, saying that I had to continue my investigation as I had more information to gather.
investigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading The next morning when I had to make out my report I excused myself, saying that I had to continue my investigation as I had more information to gather.
investigatorsnounUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪtərz/
plural of “investigator” — a scientist who devotes himself to doing research
From this reading Immediately the investigators were called in, and in firm tones the Manager lectured them on their tender-heartedness with applicants.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In reality it was to give me time to think out what to say and what not to say.
lecturedverbUS /ˈlektʃərd/
past form of “lecture” — deliver a lecture or talk
From this reading Immediately the investigators were called in, and in firm tones the Manager lectured them on their tender-heartedness with applicants.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The next day I made out a report, simply saying that I had found out the woman Mrs. B. had five hundred dollars in the German Bank, Book No. 8..., that she does business in curtains; and advised them to cut her off immediately.
engage in
From this reading The next morning when I had to make out my report I excused myself, saying that I had to continue my investigation as I had more information to gather.
ManagernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading The Manager did not believe what I said and consequently 'phoned to the bank, which corroborated my statement.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In reality it was to give me time to think out what to say and what not to say.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The next morning when I had to make out my report I excused myself, saying that I had to continue my investigation as I had more information to gather.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning when I had to make out my report I excused myself, saying that I had to continue my investigation as I had more information to gather.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The next day I made out a report, simply saying that I had found out the woman Mrs. B. had five hundred dollars in the German Bank, Book No. 8..., that she does business in curtains; and advised them to cut her off immediately.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The next morning when I had to make out my report I excused myself, saying that I had to continue my investigation as I had more information to gather.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading The next morning when I had to make out my report I excused myself, saying that I had to continue my investigation as I had more information to gather.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning when I had to make out my report I excused myself, saying that I had to continue my investigation as I had more information to gather.
not any; not one
From this reading The next day I made out a report, simply saying that I had found out the woman Mrs. B. had five hundred dollars in the German Bank, Book No. 8..., that she does business in curtains; and advised them to cut her off immediately.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In reality it was to give me time to think out what to say and what not to say.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The next day I made out a report, simply saying that I had found out the woman Mrs. B. had five hundred dollars in the German Bank, Book No. 8..., that she does business in curtains; and advised them to cut her off immediately.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Immediately the investigators were called in, and in firm tones the Manager lectured them on their tender-heartedness with applicants.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The next morning when I had to make out my report I excused myself, saying that I had to continue my investigation as I had more information to gather.
phonedverbUS /foʊnd/
past form of “phone” — get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
From this reading The Manager did not believe what I said and consequently 'phoned to the bank, which corroborated my statement.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading In reality it was to give me time to think out what to say and what not to say.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading The next morning when I had to make out my report I excused myself, saying that I had to continue my investigation as I had more information to gather.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The Manager did not believe what I said and consequently 'phoned to the bank, which corroborated my statement.
express in words
From this reading In reality it was to give me time to think out what to say and what not to say.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading The next morning when I had to make out my report I excused myself, saying that I had to continue my investigation as I had more information to gather.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The next day I made out a report, simply saying that I had found out the woman Mrs. B. had five hundred dollars in the German Bank, Book No. 8..., that she does business in curtains; and advised them to cut her off immediately.
and nothing more
From this reading The next day I made out a report, simply saying that I had found out the woman Mrs. B. had five hundred dollars in the German Bank, Book No. 8..., that she does business in curtains; and advised them to cut her off immediately.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading The Manager did not believe what I said and consequently 'phoned to the bank, which corroborated my statement.
tender-heartedness
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Immediately the investigators were called in, and in firm tones the Manager lectured them on their tender-heartedness with applicants.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The next morning when I had to make out my report I excused myself, saying that I had to continue my investigation as I had more information to gather.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next morning when I had to make out my report I excused myself, saying that I had to continue my investigation as I had more information to gather.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Immediately the investigators were called in, and in firm tones the Manager lectured them on their tender-heartedness with applicants.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The next day I made out a report, simply saying that I had found out the woman Mrs. B. had five hundred dollars in the German Bank, Book No. 8..., that she does business in curtains; and advised them to cut her off immediately.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading In reality it was to give me time to think out what to say and what not to say.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In reality it was to give me time to think out what to say and what not to say.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next morning when I had to make out my report I excused myself, saying that I had to continue my investigation as I had more information to gather.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Immediately the investigators were called in, and in firm tones the Manager lectured them on their tender-heartedness with applicants.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In reality it was to give me time to think out what to say and what not to say.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Immediately the investigators were called in, and in firm tones the Manager lectured them on their tender-heartedness with applicants.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In reality it was to give me time to think out what to say and what not to say.
at the time that
From this reading The next morning when I had to make out my report I excused myself, saying that I had to continue my investigation as I had more information to gather.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Manager did not believe what I said and consequently 'phoned to the bank, which corroborated my statement.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Immediately the investigators were called in, and in firm tones the Manager lectured them on their tender-heartedness with applicants.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The next day I made out a report, simply saying that I had found out the woman Mrs. B. had five hundred dollars in the German Bank, Book No. 8..., that she does business in curtains; and advised them to cut her off immediately.
