used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When he entered the office it was with a light step and a joyful look, for it was on a very agreeable errand he had come.
ADIN
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From this reading ADIN DUNHAM RECEIVES HIS MONEY.
agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading He went at once to the real estate office of Thomas Marks, the agent through whom the sale had been effected.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading When he entered the office it was with a light step and a joyful look, for it was on a very agreeable errand he had come.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When he entered the office it was with a light step and a joyful look, for it was on a very agreeable errand he had come.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. Marks was seated at his desk, and looked up as Dunham entered.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He went at once to the real estate office of Thomas Marks, the agent through whom the sale had been effected.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Adin Dunham's ride to Rockmount had been uneventful.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When he entered the office it was with a light step and a joyful look, for it was on a very agreeable errand he had come.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading Mr. Marks was seated at his desk, and looked up as Dunham entered.
DUNHAM
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From this reading ADIN DUNHAM RECEIVES HIS MONEY.
Dunham's
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From this reading Adin Dunham's ride to Rockmount had been uneventful.
effectedadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪd/
settled securely and unconditionally
From this reading He went at once to the real estate office of Thomas Marks, the agent through whom the sale had been effected.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading When he entered the office it was with a light step and a joyful look, for it was on a very agreeable errand he had come.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading When he entered the office it was with a light step and a joyful look, for it was on a very agreeable errand he had come.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading He went at once to the real estate office of Thomas Marks, the agent through whom the sale had been effected.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When he entered the office it was with a light step and a joyful look, for it was on a very agreeable errand he had come.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Adin Dunham's ride to Rockmount had been uneventful.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He went at once to the real estate office of Thomas Marks, the agent through whom the sale had been effected.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ADIN DUNHAM RECEIVES HIS MONEY.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When he entered the office it was with a light step and a joyful look, for it was on a very agreeable errand he had come.
joyfuladjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/
full of or producing joy
From this reading When he entered the office it was with a light step and a joyful look, for it was on a very agreeable errand he had come.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading When he entered the office it was with a light step and a joyful look, for it was on a very agreeable errand he had come.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When he entered the office it was with a light step and a joyful look, for it was on a very agreeable errand he had come.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Mr. Marks was seated at his desk, and looked up as Dunham entered.
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading He went at once to the real estate office of Thomas Marks, the agent through whom the sale had been effected.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading ADIN DUNHAM RECEIVES HIS MONEY.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Marks was seated at his desk, and looked up as Dunham entered.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He went at once to the real estate office of Thomas Marks, the agent through whom the sale had been effected.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading He went at once to the real estate office of Thomas Marks, the agent through whom the sale had been effected.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When he entered the office it was with a light step and a joyful look, for it was on a very agreeable errand he had come.
on one occasion
From this reading He went at once to the real estate office of Thomas Marks, the agent through whom the sale had been effected.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading He went at once to the real estate office of Thomas Marks, the agent through whom the sale had been effected.
RECEIVESverbUS /rəˈsiːvz/
third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading ADIN DUNHAM RECEIVES HIS MONEY.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Adin Dunham's ride to Rockmount had been uneventful.
Rockmount
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From this reading Adin Dunham's ride to Rockmount had been uneventful.
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading He went at once to the real estate office of Thomas Marks, the agent through whom the sale had been effected.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Mr. Marks was seated at his desk, and looked up as Dunham entered.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading When he entered the office it was with a light step and a joyful look, for it was on a very agreeable errand he had come.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He went at once to the real estate office of Thomas Marks, the agent through whom the sale had been effected.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading He went at once to the real estate office of Thomas Marks, the agent through whom the sale had been effected.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He went at once to the real estate office of Thomas Marks, the agent through whom the sale had been effected.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Adin Dunham's ride to Rockmount had been uneventful.
uneventfuladjectiveUS /ˌʌniˈventfəl/
marked by no noteworthy or significant events
From this reading Adin Dunham's ride to Rockmount had been uneventful.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Mr. Marks was seated at his desk, and looked up as Dunham entered.
precisely as stated
From this reading When he entered the office it was with a light step and a joyful look, for it was on a very agreeable errand he had come.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When he entered the office it was with a light step and a joyful look, for it was on a very agreeable errand he had come.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He went at once to the real estate office of Thomas Marks, the agent through whom the sale had been effected.
at the time that
From this reading When he entered the office it was with a light step and a joyful look, for it was on a very agreeable errand he had come.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He went at once to the real estate office of Thomas Marks, the agent through whom the sale had been effected.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When he entered the office it was with a light step and a joyful look, for it was on a very agreeable errand he had come.
