1870
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From this reading _Payment suspended--Sympathy for the ruined man--An important letter--How worthless shares enabled a man to deceive his creditors and make a fortune._ The following unpleasant circular was placed in my hands one morning some ten years ago:-- "Dowgate Hill, E.C., "February, 7th, 1870.
7th
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From this reading _Payment suspended--Sympathy for the ruined man--An important letter--How worthless shares enabled a man to deceive his creditors and make a fortune._ The following unpleasant circular was placed in my hands one morning some ten years ago:-- "Dowgate Hill, E.C., "February, 7th, 1870.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Payment suspended--Sympathy for the ruined man--An important letter--How worthless shares enabled a man to deceive his creditors and make a fortune._ The following unpleasant circular was placed in my hands one morning some ten years ago:-- "Dowgate Hill, E.C., "February, 7th, 1870.
accountantsnounUS /əˈkaʊntənts/
plural of “accountant” — someone who maintains and audits business accounts
From this reading I have placed my books in the hands of Messrs. Bowen, Young & Co., the accountants.--I am, &c., +ALFRED GEORGE GIBBS+."
in the past
From this reading _Payment suspended--Sympathy for the ruined man--An important letter--How worthless shares enabled a man to deceive his creditors and make a fortune._ The following unpleasant circular was placed in my hands one morning some ten years ago:-- "Dowgate Hill, E.C., "February, 7th, 1870.
ALFREDnounUS /ˈælfrəd/
king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)
From this reading I have placed my books in the hands of Messrs. Bowen, Young & Co., the accountants.--I am, &c., +ALFRED GEORGE GIBBS+."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I have placed my books in the hands of Messrs. Bowen, Young & Co., the accountants.--I am, &c., +ALFRED GEORGE GIBBS+."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Payment suspended--Sympathy for the ruined man--An important letter--How worthless shares enabled a man to deceive his creditors and make a fortune._ The following unpleasant circular was placed in my hands one morning some ten years ago:-- "Dowgate Hill, E.C., "February, 7th, 1870.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Payment suspended--Sympathy for the ruined man--An important letter--How worthless shares enabled a man to deceive his creditors and make a fortune._ The following unpleasant circular was placed in my hands one morning some ten years ago:-- "Dowgate Hill, E.C., "February, 7th, 1870.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The liabilities are more than covered by securities, but which, unfortunately, cannot be realized at present.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The liabilities are more than covered by securities, but which, unfortunately, cannot be realized at present.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The liabilities are more than covered by securities, but which, unfortunately, cannot be realized at present.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading I have placed my books in the hands of Messrs. Bowen, Young & Co., the accountants.--I am, &c., +ALFRED GEORGE GIBBS+."
Bowen
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From this reading I have placed my books in the hands of Messrs. Bowen, Young & Co., the accountants.--I am, &c., +ALFRED GEORGE GIBBS+."
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "Sir,--It is my painful duty to inform you of the suspension of my business.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The liabilities are more than covered by securities, but which, unfortunately, cannot be realized at present.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The liabilities are more than covered by securities, but which, unfortunately, cannot be realized at present.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading _Payment suspended--Sympathy for the ruined man--An important letter--How worthless shares enabled a man to deceive his creditors and make a fortune._ The following unpleasant circular was placed in my hands one morning some ten years ago:-- "Dowgate Hill, E.C., "February, 7th, 1870.
cannot
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From this reading The liabilities are more than covered by securities, but which, unfortunately, cannot be realized at present.
circularadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrkjələr/
having the shape or form of a circle
From this reading _Payment suspended--Sympathy for the ruined man--An important letter--How worthless shares enabled a man to deceive his creditors and make a fortune._ The following unpleasant circular was placed in my hands one morning some ten years ago:-- "Dowgate Hill, E.C., "February, 7th, 1870.
ConounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading I have placed my books in the hands of Messrs. Bowen, Young & Co., the accountants.--I am, &c., +ALFRED GEORGE GIBBS+."
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading The liabilities are more than covered by securities, but which, unfortunately, cannot be realized at present.
CREDITORSnounUS /ˈkredɪtərz/
plural of “creditor” — a person to whom money is owed by a debtor; someone to whom an obligation exists
From this reading HOW TO SATISFY ONE'S CREDITORS WITH WASTE PAPER.
deceiveverbUS /dɪˈsiːv/
be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading _Payment suspended--Sympathy for the ruined man--An important letter--How worthless shares enabled a man to deceive his creditors and make a fortune._ The following unpleasant circular was placed in my hands one morning some ten years ago:-- "Dowgate Hill, E.C., "February, 7th, 1870.
Dowgate
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From this reading _Payment suspended--Sympathy for the ruined man--An important letter--How worthless shares enabled a man to deceive his creditors and make a fortune._ The following unpleasant circular was placed in my hands one morning some ten years ago:-- "Dowgate Hill, E.C., "February, 7th, 1870.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading "Sir,--It is my painful duty to inform you of the suspension of my business.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading _Payment suspended--Sympathy for the ruined man--An important letter--How worthless shares enabled a man to deceive his creditors and make a fortune._ The following unpleasant circular was placed in my hands one morning some ten years ago:-- "Dowgate Hill, E.C., "February, 7th, 1870.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading _Payment suspended--Sympathy for the ruined man--An important letter--How worthless shares enabled a man to deceive his creditors and make a fortune._ The following unpleasant circular was placed in my hands one morning some ten years ago:-- "Dowgate Hill, E.C., "February, 7th, 1870.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading _Payment suspended--Sympathy for the ruined man--An important letter--How worthless shares enabled a man to deceive his creditors and make a fortune._ The following unpleasant circular was placed in my hands one morning some ten years ago:-- "Dowgate Hill, E.C., "February, 7th, 1870.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading _Payment suspended--Sympathy for the ruined man--An important letter--How worthless shares enabled a man to deceive his creditors and make a fortune._ The following unpleasant circular was placed in my hands one morning some ten years ago:-- "Dowgate Hill, E.C., "February, 7th, 1870.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Payment suspended--Sympathy for the ruined man--An important letter--How worthless shares enabled a man to deceive his creditors and make a fortune._ The following unpleasant circular was placed in my hands one morning some ten years ago:-- "Dowgate Hill, E.C., "February, 7th, 1870.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading _Payment suspended--Sympathy for the ruined man--An important letter--How worthless shares enabled a man to deceive his creditors and make a fortune._ The following unpleasant circular was placed in my hands one morning some ten years ago:-- "Dowgate Hill, E.C., "February, 7th, 1870.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading I have placed my books in the hands of Messrs. Bowen, Young & Co., the accountants.--I am, &c., +ALFRED GEORGE GIBBS+."
GIBBSnounUS /ɡɪbz/
United States chemist (1839-1903)
From this reading I have placed my books in the hands of Messrs. Bowen, Young & Co., the accountants.--I am, &c., +ALFRED GEORGE GIBBS+."
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading _Payment suspended--Sympathy for the ruined man--An important letter--How worthless shares enabled a man to deceive his creditors and make a fortune._ The following unpleasant circular was placed in my hands one morning some ten years ago:-- "Dowgate Hill, E.C., "February, 7th, 1870.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have placed my books in the hands of Messrs. Bowen, Young & Co., the accountants.--I am, &c., +ALFRED GEORGE GIBBS+."
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading _Payment suspended--Sympathy for the ruined man--An important letter--How worthless shares enabled a man to deceive his creditors and make a fortune._ The following unpleasant circular was placed in my hands one morning some ten years ago:-- "Dowgate Hill, E.C., "February, 7th, 1870.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Payment suspended--Sympathy for the ruined man--An important letter--How worthless shares enabled a man to deceive his creditors and make a fortune._ The following unpleasant circular was placed in my hands one morning some ten years ago:-- "Dowgate Hill, E.C., "February, 7th, 1870.
HOW
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From this reading HOW TO SATISFY ONE'S CREDITORS WITH WASTE PAPER.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have placed my books in the hands of Messrs. Bowen, Young & Co., the accountants.--I am, &c., +ALFRED GEORGE GIBBS+."
of great significance or value
From this reading _Payment suspended--Sympathy for the ruined man--An important letter--How worthless shares enabled a man to deceive his creditors and make a fortune._ The following unpleasant circular was placed in my hands one morning some ten years ago:-- "Dowgate Hill, E.C., "February, 7th, 1870.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Payment suspended--Sympathy for the ruined man--An important letter--How worthless shares enabled a man to deceive his creditors and make a fortune._ The following unpleasant circular was placed in my hands one morning some ten years ago:-- "Dowgate Hill, E.C., "February, 7th, 1870.
informverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading "Sir,--It is my painful duty to inform you of the suspension of my business.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Sir,--It is my painful duty to inform you of the suspension of my business.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Sir,--It is my painful duty to inform you of the suspension of my business.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading _Payment suspended--Sympathy for the ruined man--An important letter--How worthless shares enabled a man to deceive his creditors and make a fortune._ The following unpleasant circular was placed in my hands one morning some ten years ago:-- "Dowgate Hill, E.C., "February, 7th, 1870.
liabilitiesnounUS /ˌlaɪəˈbɪlətiz/
anything that is owed to someone else
From this reading The liabilities are more than covered by securities, but which, unfortunately, cannot be realized at present.
engage in
From this reading _Payment suspended--Sympathy for the ruined man--An important letter--How worthless shares enabled a man to deceive his creditors and make a fortune._ The following unpleasant circular was placed in my hands one morning some ten years ago:-- "Dowgate Hill, E.C., "February, 7th, 1870.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _Payment suspended--Sympathy for the ruined man--An important letter--How worthless shares enabled a man to deceive his creditors and make a fortune._ The following unpleasant circular was placed in my hands one morning some ten years ago:-- "Dowgate Hill, E.C., "February, 7th, 1870.
Messrs
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From this reading I have placed my books in the hands of Messrs. Bowen, Young & Co., the accountants.--I am, &c., +ALFRED GEORGE GIBBS+."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The liabilities are more than covered by securities, but which, unfortunately, cannot be realized at present.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading _Payment suspended--Sympathy for the ruined man--An important letter--How worthless shares enabled a man to deceive his creditors and make a fortune._ The following unpleasant circular was placed in my hands one morning some ten years ago:-- "Dowgate Hill, E.C., "February, 7th, 1870.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Payment suspended--Sympathy for the ruined man--An important letter--How worthless shares enabled a man to deceive his creditors and make a fortune._ The following unpleasant circular was placed in my hands one morning some ten years ago:-- "Dowgate Hill, E.C., "February, 7th, 1870.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Sir,--It is my painful duty to inform you of the suspension of my business.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _Payment suspended--Sympathy for the ruined man--An important letter--How worthless shares enabled a man to deceive his creditors and make a fortune._ The following unpleasant circular was placed in my hands one morning some ten years ago:-- "Dowgate Hill, E.C., "February, 7th, 1870.
ONE'S
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From this reading HOW TO SATISFY ONE'S CREDITORS WITH WASTE PAPER.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading "Sir,--It is my painful duty to inform you of the suspension of my business.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading HOW TO SATISFY ONE'S CREDITORS WITH WASTE PAPER.
PaymentnounUS /ˈpeɪmənt/
a sum of money paid or a claim discharged
From this reading _Payment suspended--Sympathy for the ruined man--An important letter--How worthless shares enabled a man to deceive his creditors and make a fortune._ The following unpleasant circular was placed in my hands one morning some ten years ago:-- "Dowgate Hill, E.C., "February, 7th, 1870.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading _Payment suspended--Sympathy for the ruined man--An important letter--How worthless shares enabled a man to deceive his creditors and make a fortune._ The following unpleasant circular was placed in my hands one morning some ten years ago:-- "Dowgate Hill, E.C., "February, 7th, 1870.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The liabilities are more than covered by securities, but which, unfortunately, cannot be realized at present.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading The liabilities are more than covered by securities, but which, unfortunately, cannot be realized at present.
destroyed physically or morally
From this reading _Payment suspended--Sympathy for the ruined man--An important letter--How worthless shares enabled a man to deceive his creditors and make a fortune._ The following unpleasant circular was placed in my hands one morning some ten years ago:-- "Dowgate Hill, E.C., "February, 7th, 1870.
SATISFYverbUS /ˈsætəsfaɪ/
meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading HOW TO SATISFY ONE'S CREDITORS WITH WASTE PAPER.
securitiesnounUS /sɪˈkjʊrətiz/
plural of “security” — the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading The liabilities are more than covered by securities, but which, unfortunately, cannot be realized at present.
sharesnounUS /ʃerz/
plural of “share” — assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group
From this reading _Payment suspended--Sympathy for the ruined man--An important letter--How worthless shares enabled a man to deceive his creditors and make a fortune._ The following unpleasant circular was placed in my hands one morning some ten years ago:-- "Dowgate Hill, E.C., "February, 7th, 1870.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Sir,--It is my painful duty to inform you of the suspension of my business.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading _Payment suspended--Sympathy for the ruined man--An important letter--How worthless shares enabled a man to deceive his creditors and make a fortune._ The following unpleasant circular was placed in my hands one morning some ten years ago:-- "Dowgate Hill, E.C., "February, 7th, 1870.
suspendedadjectiveUS /səˈspendɪd/
(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment
From this reading _Payment suspended--Sympathy for the ruined man--An important letter--How worthless shares enabled a man to deceive his creditors and make a fortune._ The following unpleasant circular was placed in my hands one morning some ten years ago:-- "Dowgate Hill, E.C., "February, 7th, 1870.
suspensionnounUS /səˈspenʃən/
a mixture in which fine particles are suspended in a fluid where they are supported by buoyancy
From this reading "Sir,--It is my painful duty to inform you of the suspension of my business.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading _Payment suspended--Sympathy for the ruined man--An important letter--How worthless shares enabled a man to deceive his creditors and make a fortune._ The following unpleasant circular was placed in my hands one morning some ten years ago:-- "Dowgate Hill, E.C., "February, 7th, 1870.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading _Payment suspended--Sympathy for the ruined man--An important letter--How worthless shares enabled a man to deceive his creditors and make a fortune._ The following unpleasant circular was placed in my hands one morning some ten years ago:-- "Dowgate Hill, E.C., "February, 7th, 1870.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The liabilities are more than covered by securities, but which, unfortunately, cannot be realized at present.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Payment suspended--Sympathy for the ruined man--An important letter--How worthless shares enabled a man to deceive his creditors and make a fortune._ The following unpleasant circular was placed in my hands one morning some ten years ago:-- "Dowgate Hill, E.C., "February, 7th, 1870.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOW TO SATISFY ONE'S CREDITORS WITH WASTE PAPER.
unfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading The liabilities are more than covered by securities, but which, unfortunately, cannot be realized at present.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading _Payment suspended--Sympathy for the ruined man--An important letter--How worthless shares enabled a man to deceive his creditors and make a fortune._ The following unpleasant circular was placed in my hands one morning some ten years ago:-- "Dowgate Hill, E.C., "February, 7th, 1870.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Payment suspended--Sympathy for the ruined man--An important letter--How worthless shares enabled a man to deceive his creditors and make a fortune._ The following unpleasant circular was placed in my hands one morning some ten years ago:-- "Dowgate Hill, E.C., "February, 7th, 1870.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading HOW TO SATISFY ONE'S CREDITORS WITH WASTE PAPER.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The liabilities are more than covered by securities, but which, unfortunately, cannot be realized at present.
in the company of; together with
From this reading HOW TO SATISFY ONE'S CREDITORS WITH WASTE PAPER.
worthlessadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrθləs/
lacking in usefulness or value
From this reading _Payment suspended--Sympathy for the ruined man--An important letter--How worthless shares enabled a man to deceive his creditors and make a fortune._ The following unpleasant circular was placed in my hands one morning some ten years ago:-- "Dowgate Hill, E.C., "February, 7th, 1870.
a late time of life
From this reading _Payment suspended--Sympathy for the ruined man--An important letter--How worthless shares enabled a man to deceive his creditors and make a fortune._ The following unpleasant circular was placed in my hands one morning some ten years ago:-- "Dowgate Hill, E.C., "February, 7th, 1870.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Sir,--It is my painful duty to inform you of the suspension of my business.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading I have placed my books in the hands of Messrs. Bowen, Young & Co., the accountants.--I am, &c., +ALFRED GEORGE GIBBS+."
