used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I had no difficulty in believing that Mr. Ben Waterford was a rascal and a swindler, but it was hard to realize that one who had occupied so respectable a position in Chicago had sunk so low as to commit the crimes of forgery and robbery.
abundantadjectiveUS /əˈbʌndənt/
present in great quantity
From this reading After he had committed forgery in St. Louis, he had abundant reason for wishing to remain unseen and unknown.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After he had committed forgery in St. Louis, he had abundant reason for wishing to remain unseen and unknown.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL SIGNS THE SHIPPING PAPERS AND RECOGNIZES THE NEW MATE.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I had no difficulty in believing that Mr. Ben Waterford was a rascal and a swindler, but it was hard to realize that one who had occupied so respectable a position in Chicago had sunk so low as to commit the crimes of forgery and robbery.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading With my father's letter before me, I was satisfied that Mr. A. McGregor was no other than Mr. Ben Waterford.
believingnounUS /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/
the cognitive process that leads to convictions
From this reading I had no difficulty in believing that Mr. Ben Waterford was a rascal and a swindler, but it was hard to realize that one who had occupied so respectable a position in Chicago had sunk so low as to commit the crimes of forgery and robbery.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading I had no difficulty in believing that Mr. Ben Waterford was a rascal and a swindler, but it was hard to realize that one who had occupied so respectable a position in Chicago had sunk so low as to commit the crimes of forgery and robbery.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I had no difficulty in believing that Mr. Ben Waterford was a rascal and a swindler, but it was hard to realize that one who had occupied so respectable a position in Chicago had sunk so low as to commit the crimes of forgery and robbery.
checksnounUS /tʃeks/
plural of “check” — a written order directing a bank to pay money
From this reading He had obtained the money on the forged checks, crossed the country to Cincinnati, and joined the steamer in which I had taken passage.
ChicagonounUS /ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊ/
largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan
From this reading I had no difficulty in believing that Mr. Ben Waterford was a rascal and a swindler, but it was hard to realize that one who had occupied so respectable a position in Chicago had sunk so low as to commit the crimes of forgery and robbery.
CincinnatinounUS /ˌsɪnsəˈnæti/
a city in southern Ohio on the Ohio river
From this reading He had obtained the money on the forged checks, crossed the country to Cincinnati, and joined the steamer in which I had taken passage.
commitverbUS /kəˈmɪt/
perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
From this reading I had no difficulty in believing that Mr. Ben Waterford was a rascal and a swindler, but it was hard to realize that one who had occupied so respectable a position in Chicago had sunk so low as to commit the crimes of forgery and robbery.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading After he had committed forgery in St. Louis, he had abundant reason for wishing to remain unseen and unknown.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading He had obtained the money on the forged checks, crossed the country to Cincinnati, and joined the steamer in which I had taken passage.
crimesnounUS /kraɪmz/
plural of “crime” — (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading I had no difficulty in believing that Mr. Ben Waterford was a rascal and a swindler, but it was hard to realize that one who had occupied so respectable a position in Chicago had sunk so low as to commit the crimes of forgery and robbery.
placed crosswise
From this reading He had obtained the money on the forged checks, crossed the country to Cincinnati, and joined the steamer in which I had taken passage.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading I had no difficulty in believing that Mr. Ben Waterford was a rascal and a swindler, but it was hard to realize that one who had occupied so respectable a position in Chicago had sunk so low as to commit the crimes of forgery and robbery.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading With my father's letter before me, I was satisfied that Mr. A. McGregor was no other than Mr. Ben Waterford.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After he had committed forgery in St. Louis, he had abundant reason for wishing to remain unseen and unknown.
forgedadjectiveUS /fɔːrdʒd/
reproduced fraudulently
From this reading He had obtained the money on the forged checks, crossed the country to Cincinnati, and joined the steamer in which I had taken passage.
forgerynounUS /ˈfɔːrdʒəri/
a copy that is represented as the original
From this reading I had no difficulty in believing that Mr. Ben Waterford was a rascal and a swindler, but it was hard to realize that one who had occupied so respectable a position in Chicago had sunk so low as to commit the crimes of forgery and robbery.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had no difficulty in believing that Mr. Ben Waterford was a rascal and a swindler, but it was hard to realize that one who had occupied so respectable a position in Chicago had sunk so low as to commit the crimes of forgery and robbery.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading I had no difficulty in believing that Mr. Ben Waterford was a rascal and a swindler, but it was hard to realize that one who had occupied so respectable a position in Chicago had sunk so low as to commit the crimes of forgery and robbery.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After he had committed forgery in St. Louis, he had abundant reason for wishing to remain unseen and unknown.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had no difficulty in believing that Mr. Ben Waterford was a rascal and a swindler, but it was hard to realize that one who had occupied so respectable a position in Chicago had sunk so low as to commit the crimes of forgery and robbery.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL SIGNS THE SHIPPING PAPERS AND RECOGNIZES THE NEW MATE.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I had no difficulty in believing that Mr. Ben Waterford was a rascal and a swindler, but it was hard to realize that one who had occupied so respectable a position in Chicago had sunk so low as to commit the crimes of forgery and robbery.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading He had obtained the money on the forged checks, crossed the country to Cincinnati, and joined the steamer in which I had taken passage.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading With my father's letter before me, I was satisfied that Mr. A. McGregor was no other than Mr. Ben Waterford.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading After he had committed forgery in St. Louis, he had abundant reason for wishing to remain unseen and unknown.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading I had no difficulty in believing that Mr. Ben Waterford was a rascal and a swindler, but it was hard to realize that one who had occupied so respectable a position in Chicago had sunk so low as to commit the crimes of forgery and robbery.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL SIGNS THE SHIPPING PAPERS AND RECOGNIZES THE NEW MATE.
McGregor
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From this reading With my father's letter before me, I was satisfied that Mr. A. McGregor was no other than Mr. Ben Waterford.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading With my father's letter before me, I was satisfied that Mr. A. McGregor was no other than Mr. Ben Waterford.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading He had obtained the money on the forged checks, crossed the country to Cincinnati, and joined the steamer in which I had taken passage.
a form of address for a man
From this reading I had no difficulty in believing that Mr. Ben Waterford was a rascal and a swindler, but it was hard to realize that one who had occupied so respectable a position in Chicago had sunk so low as to commit the crimes of forgery and robbery.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading With my father's letter before me, I was satisfied that Mr. A. McGregor was no other than Mr. Ben Waterford.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL SIGNS THE SHIPPING PAPERS AND RECOGNIZES THE NEW MATE.
not any; not one
From this reading I had no difficulty in believing that Mr. Ben Waterford was a rascal and a swindler, but it was hard to realize that one who had occupied so respectable a position in Chicago had sunk so low as to commit the crimes of forgery and robbery.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading He had obtained the money on the forged checks, crossed the country to Cincinnati, and joined the steamer in which I had taken passage.
held or filled or in use
From this reading I had no difficulty in believing that Mr. Ben Waterford was a rascal and a swindler, but it was hard to realize that one who had occupied so respectable a position in Chicago had sunk so low as to commit the crimes of forgery and robbery.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I had no difficulty in believing that Mr. Ben Waterford was a rascal and a swindler, but it was hard to realize that one who had occupied so respectable a position in Chicago had sunk so low as to commit the crimes of forgery and robbery.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had obtained the money on the forged checks, crossed the country to Cincinnati, and joined the steamer in which I had taken passage.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I had no difficulty in believing that Mr. Ben Waterford was a rascal and a swindler, but it was hard to realize that one who had occupied so respectable a position in Chicago had sunk so low as to commit the crimes of forgery and robbery.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading With my father's letter before me, I was satisfied that Mr. A. McGregor was no other than Mr. Ben Waterford.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL SIGNS THE SHIPPING PAPERS AND RECOGNIZES THE NEW MATE.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading He had obtained the money on the forged checks, crossed the country to Cincinnati, and joined the steamer in which I had taken passage.
PHIL
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From this reading IN WHICH PHIL SIGNS THE SHIPPING PAPERS AND RECOGNIZES THE NEW MATE.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading I had no difficulty in believing that Mr. Ben Waterford was a rascal and a swindler, but it was hard to realize that one who had occupied so respectable a position in Chicago had sunk so low as to commit the crimes of forgery and robbery.
rascalnounUS /ˈræskəl/
a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading I had no difficulty in believing that Mr. Ben Waterford was a rascal and a swindler, but it was hard to realize that one who had occupied so respectable a position in Chicago had sunk so low as to commit the crimes of forgery and robbery.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading I had no difficulty in believing that Mr. Ben Waterford was a rascal and a swindler, but it was hard to realize that one who had occupied so respectable a position in Chicago had sunk so low as to commit the crimes of forgery and robbery.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading After he had committed forgery in St. Louis, he had abundant reason for wishing to remain unseen and unknown.
RECOGNIZESverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzəz/
third-person singular of “recognize” — accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL SIGNS THE SHIPPING PAPERS AND RECOGNIZES THE NEW MATE.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading After he had committed forgery in St. Louis, he had abundant reason for wishing to remain unseen and unknown.
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading I had no difficulty in believing that Mr. Ben Waterford was a rascal and a swindler, but it was hard to realize that one who had occupied so respectable a position in Chicago had sunk so low as to commit the crimes of forgery and robbery.
robberynounUS /ˈrɑːbəri/
larceny by threat of violence
From this reading I had no difficulty in believing that Mr. Ben Waterford was a rascal and a swindler, but it was hard to realize that one who had occupied so respectable a position in Chicago had sunk so low as to commit the crimes of forgery and robbery.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading With my father's letter before me, I was satisfied that Mr. A. McGregor was no other than Mr. Ben Waterford.
SHIPPINGnounUS /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/
the commercial enterprise of moving goods and materials
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL SIGNS THE SHIPPING PAPERS AND RECOGNIZES THE NEW MATE.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL SIGNS THE SHIPPING PAPERS AND RECOGNIZES THE NEW MATE.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I had no difficulty in believing that Mr. Ben Waterford was a rascal and a swindler, but it was hard to realize that one who had occupied so respectable a position in Chicago had sunk so low as to commit the crimes of forgery and robbery.
St
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From this reading After he had committed forgery in St. Louis, he had abundant reason for wishing to remain unseen and unknown.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading He had obtained the money on the forged checks, crossed the country to Cincinnati, and joined the steamer in which I had taken passage.
sunkadjectiveUS /sʌŋk/
doomed to extinction
From this reading I had no difficulty in believing that Mr. Ben Waterford was a rascal and a swindler, but it was hard to realize that one who had occupied so respectable a position in Chicago had sunk so low as to commit the crimes of forgery and robbery.
swindlernounUS /ˈswɪndələr/
a person who swindles you by means of deception or fraud
From this reading I had no difficulty in believing that Mr. Ben Waterford was a rascal and a swindler, but it was hard to realize that one who had occupied so respectable a position in Chicago had sunk so low as to commit the crimes of forgery and robbery.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading He had obtained the money on the forged checks, crossed the country to Cincinnati, and joined the steamer in which I had taken passage.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading With my father's letter before me, I was satisfied that Mr. A. McGregor was no other than Mr. Ben Waterford.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I had no difficulty in believing that Mr. Ben Waterford was a rascal and a swindler, but it was hard to realize that one who had occupied so respectable a position in Chicago had sunk so low as to commit the crimes of forgery and robbery.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL SIGNS THE SHIPPING PAPERS AND RECOGNIZES THE NEW MATE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I had no difficulty in believing that Mr. Ben Waterford was a rascal and a swindler, but it was hard to realize that one who had occupied so respectable a position in Chicago had sunk so low as to commit the crimes of forgery and robbery.
not known
From this reading After he had committed forgery in St. Louis, he had abundant reason for wishing to remain unseen and unknown.
unseenadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːn/
not seen or perceived
From this reading After he had committed forgery in St. Louis, he had abundant reason for wishing to remain unseen and unknown.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I had no difficulty in believing that Mr. Ben Waterford was a rascal and a swindler, but it was hard to realize that one who had occupied so respectable a position in Chicago had sunk so low as to commit the crimes of forgery and robbery.
WaterfordnounUS /ˈwɔːtərfərd/
a port city in southern Ireland; famous for glass industry
From this reading I had no difficulty in believing that Mr. Ben Waterford was a rascal and a swindler, but it was hard to realize that one who had occupied so respectable a position in Chicago had sunk so low as to commit the crimes of forgery and robbery.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL SIGNS THE SHIPPING PAPERS AND RECOGNIZES THE NEW MATE.
which person or people
From this reading I had no difficulty in believing that Mr. Ben Waterford was a rascal and a swindler, but it was hard to realize that one who had occupied so respectable a position in Chicago had sunk so low as to commit the crimes of forgery and robbery.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading After he had committed forgery in St. Louis, he had abundant reason for wishing to remain unseen and unknown.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With my father's letter before me, I was satisfied that Mr. A. McGregor was no other than Mr. Ben Waterford.
