used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WANTED IN THE CASHIER'S OFFICE Five minutes later a bell rang.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was from the cashier's office, and was meant to summon Dick if he were about the premises.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Accordingly he at once presented himself in the little department adjoining the main offices, where he found the cashier still sitting with Mr. Graylock.
adjoiningverbUS /əˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading Accordingly he at once presented himself in the little department adjoining the main offices, where he found the cashier still sitting with Mr. Graylock.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was from the cashier's office, and was meant to summon Dick if he were about the premises.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It appeared that he had mentioned something to Mr. Goodwyn pertaining to a matter that Dick would be apt to know about; which of course had resulted in the boy being called upon to explain.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading It appeared that he had mentioned something to Mr. Goodwyn pertaining to a matter that Dick would be apt to know about; which of course had resulted in the boy being called upon to explain.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Accordingly he at once presented himself in the little department adjoining the main offices, where he found the cashier still sitting with Mr. Graylock.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It appeared that he had mentioned something to Mr. Goodwyn pertaining to a matter that Dick would be apt to know about; which of course had resulted in the boy being called upon to explain.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It appeared that he had mentioned something to Mr. Goodwyn pertaining to a matter that Dick would be apt to know about; which of course had resulted in the boy being called upon to explain.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading WANTED IN THE CASHIER'S OFFICE Five minutes later a bell rang.
a youthful male person
From this reading The latter was watching for his coming, since his little eyes fastened upon the boy immediately.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It appeared that he had mentioned something to Mr. Goodwyn pertaining to a matter that Dick would be apt to know about; which of course had resulted in the boy being called upon to explain.
cashiernounUS /kæˈʃɪr/
an employee of a bank who receives and pays out money
From this reading Accordingly he at once presented himself in the little department adjoining the main offices, where he found the cashier still sitting with Mr. Graylock.
CASHIER'SnounUS /kæˈʃɪrz/
possessive form of “cashier” — an employee of a bank who receives and pays out money
From this reading WANTED IN THE CASHIER'S OFFICE Five minutes later a bell rang.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading The latter was watching for his coming, since his little eyes fastened upon the boy immediately.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading It appeared that he had mentioned something to Mr. Goodwyn pertaining to a matter that Dick would be apt to know about; which of course had resulted in the boy being called upon to explain.
departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading Accordingly he at once presented himself in the little department adjoining the main offices, where he found the cashier still sitting with Mr. Graylock.
someone who is a detective
From this reading It was from the cashier's office, and was meant to summon Dick if he were about the premises.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading It appeared that he had mentioned something to Mr. Goodwyn pertaining to a matter that Dick would be apt to know about; which of course had resulted in the boy being called upon to explain.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The latter was watching for his coming, since his little eyes fastened upon the boy immediately.
firmly closed or secured
From this reading The latter was watching for his coming, since his little eyes fastened upon the boy immediately.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading WANTED IN THE CASHIER'S OFFICE Five minutes later a bell rang.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The latter was watching for his coming, since his little eyes fastened upon the boy immediately.
set up or found
From this reading Accordingly he at once presented himself in the little department adjoining the main offices, where he found the cashier still sitting with Mr. Graylock.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was from the cashier's office, and was meant to summon Dick if he were about the premises.
Goodwyn
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From this reading It appeared that he had mentioned something to Mr. Goodwyn pertaining to a matter that Dick would be apt to know about; which of course had resulted in the boy being called upon to explain.
Graylock
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From this reading Accordingly he at once presented himself in the little department adjoining the main offices, where he found the cashier still sitting with Mr. Graylock.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It appeared that he had mentioned something to Mr. Goodwyn pertaining to a matter that Dick would be apt to know about; which of course had resulted in the boy being called upon to explain.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was from the cashier's office, and was meant to summon Dick if he were about the premises.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Accordingly he at once presented himself in the little department adjoining the main offices, where he found the cashier still sitting with Mr. Graylock.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The latter was watching for his coming, since his little eyes fastened upon the boy immediately.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was from the cashier's office, and was meant to summon Dick if he were about the premises.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The latter was watching for his coming, since his little eyes fastened upon the boy immediately.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WANTED IN THE CASHIER'S OFFICE Five minutes later a bell rang.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was from the cashier's office, and was meant to summon Dick if he were about the premises.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It appeared that he had mentioned something to Mr. Goodwyn pertaining to a matter that Dick would be apt to know about; which of course had resulted in the boy being called upon to explain.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading WANTED IN THE CASHIER'S OFFICE Five minutes later a bell rang.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter was watching for his coming, since his little eyes fastened upon the boy immediately.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Accordingly he at once presented himself in the little department adjoining the main offices, where he found the cashier still sitting with Mr. Graylock.
most important element
From this reading Accordingly he at once presented himself in the little department adjoining the main offices, where he found the cashier still sitting with Mr. Graylock.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It appeared that he had mentioned something to Mr. Goodwyn pertaining to a matter that Dick would be apt to know about; which of course had resulted in the boy being called upon to explain.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading It was from the cashier's office, and was meant to summon Dick if he were about the premises.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading It appeared that he had mentioned something to Mr. Goodwyn pertaining to a matter that Dick would be apt to know about; which of course had resulted in the boy being called upon to explain.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading WANTED IN THE CASHIER'S OFFICE Five minutes later a bell rang.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Accordingly he at once presented himself in the little department adjoining the main offices, where he found the cashier still sitting with Mr. Graylock.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It appeared that he had mentioned something to Mr. Goodwyn pertaining to a matter that Dick would be apt to know about; which of course had resulted in the boy being called upon to explain.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading WANTED IN THE CASHIER'S OFFICE Five minutes later a bell rang.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Accordingly he at once presented himself in the little department adjoining the main offices, where he found the cashier still sitting with Mr. Graylock.
on one occasion
From this reading Accordingly he at once presented himself in the little department adjoining the main offices, where he found the cashier still sitting with Mr. Graylock.
pertainingverbUS /pərˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “pertain” — be relevant to
From this reading It appeared that he had mentioned something to Mr. Goodwyn pertaining to a matter that Dick would be apt to know about; which of course had resulted in the boy being called upon to explain.
premisesnounUS /ˈpreməsəz/
land and the buildings on it
From this reading It was from the cashier's office, and was meant to summon Dick if he were about the premises.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Accordingly he at once presented himself in the little department adjoining the main offices, where he found the cashier still sitting with Mr. Graylock.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading WANTED IN THE CASHIER'S OFFICE Five minutes later a bell rang.
resultedverbUS /rɪˈzʌltɪd/
past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading It appeared that he had mentioned something to Mr. Goodwyn pertaining to a matter that Dick would be apt to know about; which of course had resulted in the boy being called upon to explain.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The latter was watching for his coming, since his little eyes fastened upon the boy immediately.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Accordingly he at once presented himself in the little department adjoining the main offices, where he found the cashier still sitting with Mr. Graylock.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading It appeared that he had mentioned something to Mr. Goodwyn pertaining to a matter that Dick would be apt to know about; which of course had resulted in the boy being called upon to explain.
not in physical motion
From this reading Accordingly he at once presented himself in the little department adjoining the main offices, where he found the cashier still sitting with Mr. Graylock.
summonverbUS /ˈsʌmən/
call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading It was from the cashier's office, and was meant to summon Dick if he were about the premises.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It appeared that he had mentioned something to Mr. Goodwyn pertaining to a matter that Dick would be apt to know about; which of course had resulted in the boy being called upon to explain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WANTED IN THE CASHIER'S OFFICE Five minutes later a bell rang.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was from the cashier's office, and was meant to summon Dick if he were about the premises.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The latter was watching for his coming, since his little eyes fastened upon the boy immediately.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading WANTED IN THE CASHIER'S OFFICE Five minutes later a bell rang.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was from the cashier's office, and was meant to summon Dick if he were about the premises.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading The latter was watching for his coming, since his little eyes fastened upon the boy immediately.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was from the cashier's office, and was meant to summon Dick if he were about the premises.
in or at the place that
From this reading Accordingly he at once presented himself in the little department adjoining the main offices, where he found the cashier still sitting with Mr. Graylock.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It appeared that he had mentioned something to Mr. Goodwyn pertaining to a matter that Dick would be apt to know about; which of course had resulted in the boy being called upon to explain.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Accordingly he at once presented himself in the little department adjoining the main offices, where he found the cashier still sitting with Mr. Graylock.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It appeared that he had mentioned something to Mr. Goodwyn pertaining to a matter that Dick would be apt to know about; which of course had resulted in the boy being called upon to explain.
