Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading He knew that Mr. Gibbs was busily engaged, and that he held several talks with some one over the wire; the cashier looked solemn enough to make people imagine he had lost some of his family, for this was a serious piece of business with Mr. Goodwyn, and he felt it keenly, perhaps more than Dick imagined.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The boy had determined that he would speak to Mr. Winslow about the suspicion he was harboring, for he believed he was sure to find more or less sympathy in that quarter, after hearing what the teller had thought of Mr. Graylock.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading "I would like to ask your opinion and advice about something, Mr. Winslow, if I could see you somewhere after closing hours," Dick said, coming up to the teller's window.

later than; following

From this reading The boy had determined that he would speak to Mr. Winslow about the suspicion he was harboring, for he believed he was sure to find more or less sympathy in that quarter, after hearing what the teller had thought of Mr. Graylock.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading THE RECEIVING TELLER FREES HIS MIND The day dragged its course along, but it seemed as though closing time would never come to Dick.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading He knew that Mr. Gibbs was busily engaged, and that he held several talks with some one over the wire; the cashier looked solemn enough to make people imagine he had lost some of his family, for this was a serious piece of business with Mr. Goodwyn, and he felt it keenly, perhaps more than Dick imagined.

move towards

From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading THE RECEIVING TELLER FREES HIS MIND The day dragged its course along, but it seemed as though closing time would never come to Dick.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "I would like to ask your opinion and advice about something, Mr. Winslow, if I could see you somewhere after closing hours," Dick said, coming up to the teller's window.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading The boy had determined that he would speak to Mr. Winslow about the suspicion he was harboring, for he believed he was sure to find more or less sympathy in that quarter, after hearing what the teller had thought of Mr. Graylock.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.

a youthful male person

From this reading The boy had determined that he would speak to Mr. Winslow about the suspicion he was harboring, for he believed he was sure to find more or less sympathy in that quarter, after hearing what the teller had thought of Mr. Graylock.

in a busy manner

From this reading He knew that Mr. Gibbs was busily engaged, and that he held several talks with some one over the wire; the cashier looked solemn enough to make people imagine he had lost some of his family, for this was a serious piece of business with Mr. Goodwyn, and he felt it keenly, perhaps more than Dick imagined.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading He knew that Mr. Gibbs was busily engaged, and that he held several talks with some one over the wire; the cashier looked solemn enough to make people imagine he had lost some of his family, for this was a serious piece of business with Mr. Goodwyn, and he felt it keenly, perhaps more than Dick imagined.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE RECEIVING TELLER FREES HIS MIND The day dragged its course along, but it seemed as though closing time would never come to Dick.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.

an employee of a bank who receives and pays out money

From this reading He knew that Mr. Gibbs was busily engaged, and that he held several talks with some one over the wire; the cashier looked solemn enough to make people imagine he had lost some of his family, for this was a serious piece of business with Mr. Goodwyn, and he felt it keenly, perhaps more than Dick imagined.

the act of closing something

From this reading THE RECEIVING TELLER FREES HIS MIND The day dragged its course along, but it seemed as though closing time would never come to Dick.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading THE RECEIVING TELLER FREES HIS MIND The day dragged its course along, but it seemed as though closing time would never come to Dick.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading "I would like to ask your opinion and advice about something, Mr. Winslow, if I could see you somewhere after closing hours," Dick said, coming up to the teller's window.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading "I would like to ask your opinion and advice about something, Mr. Winslow, if I could see you somewhere after closing hours," Dick said, coming up to the teller's window.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading THE RECEIVING TELLER FREES HIS MIND The day dragged its course along, but it seemed as though closing time would never come to Dick.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE RECEIVING TELLER FREES HIS MIND The day dragged its course along, but it seemed as though closing time would never come to Dick.

characterized by great determination

From this reading The boy had determined that he would speak to Mr. Winslow about the suspicion he was harboring, for he believed he was sure to find more or less sympathy in that quarter, after hearing what the teller had thought of Mr. Graylock.

someone who is a detective

From this reading THE RECEIVING TELLER FREES HIS MIND The day dragged its course along, but it seemed as though closing time would never come to Dick.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.

inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance

From this reading THE RECEIVING TELLER FREES HIS MIND The day dragged its course along, but it seemed as though closing time would never come to Dick.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading He knew that Mr. Gibbs was busily engaged, and that he held several talks with some one over the wire; the cashier looked solemn enough to make people imagine he had lost some of his family, for this was a serious piece of business with Mr. Goodwyn, and he felt it keenly, perhaps more than Dick imagined.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading He knew that Mr. Gibbs was busily engaged, and that he held several talks with some one over the wire; the cashier looked solemn enough to make people imagine he had lost some of his family, for this was a serious piece of business with Mr. Goodwyn, and he felt it keenly, perhaps more than Dick imagined.

a social unit living together

From this reading He knew that Mr. Gibbs was busily engaged, and that he held several talks with some one over the wire; the cashier looked solemn enough to make people imagine he had lost some of his family, for this was a serious piece of business with Mr. Goodwyn, and he felt it keenly, perhaps more than Dick imagined.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading He knew that Mr. Gibbs was busily engaged, and that he held several talks with some one over the wire; the cashier looked solemn enough to make people imagine he had lost some of his family, for this was a serious piece of business with Mr. Goodwyn, and he felt it keenly, perhaps more than Dick imagined.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading The boy had determined that he would speak to Mr. Winslow about the suspicion he was harboring, for he believed he was sure to find more or less sympathy in that quarter, after hearing what the teller had thought of Mr. Graylock.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He knew that Mr. Gibbs was busily engaged, and that he held several talks with some one over the wire; the cashier looked solemn enough to make people imagine he had lost some of his family, for this was a serious piece of business with Mr. Goodwyn, and he felt it keenly, perhaps more than Dick imagined.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.

plural of “free” — people who are free

From this reading THE RECEIVING TELLER FREES HIS MIND The day dragged its course along, but it seemed as though closing time would never come to Dick.

United States chemist (1839-1903)

From this reading He knew that Mr. Gibbs was busily engaged, and that he held several talks with some one over the wire; the cashier looked solemn enough to make people imagine he had lost some of his family, for this was a serious piece of business with Mr. Goodwyn, and he felt it keenly, perhaps more than Dick imagined.

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From this reading He knew that Mr. Gibbs was busily engaged, and that he held several talks with some one over the wire; the cashier looked solemn enough to make people imagine he had lost some of his family, for this was a serious piece of business with Mr. Goodwyn, and he felt it keenly, perhaps more than Dick imagined.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.

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From this reading The boy had determined that he would speak to Mr. Winslow about the suspicion he was harboring, for he believed he was sure to find more or less sympathy in that quarter, after hearing what the teller had thought of Mr. Graylock.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading He knew that Mr. Gibbs was busily engaged, and that he held several talks with some one over the wire; the cashier looked solemn enough to make people imagine he had lost some of his family, for this was a serious piece of business with Mr. Goodwyn, and he felt it keenly, perhaps more than Dick imagined.

-ing form of “harbor” — maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

From this reading The boy had determined that he would speak to Mr. Winslow about the suspicion he was harboring, for he believed he was sure to find more or less sympathy in that quarter, after hearing what the teller had thought of Mr. Graylock.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He knew that Mr. Gibbs was busily engaged, and that he held several talks with some one over the wire; the cashier looked solemn enough to make people imagine he had lost some of his family, for this was a serious piece of business with Mr. Goodwyn, and he felt it keenly, perhaps more than Dick imagined.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading The boy had determined that he would speak to Mr. Winslow about the suspicion he was harboring, for he believed he was sure to find more or less sympathy in that quarter, after hearing what the teller had thought of Mr. Graylock.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading He knew that Mr. Gibbs was busily engaged, and that he held several talks with some one over the wire; the cashier looked solemn enough to make people imagine he had lost some of his family, for this was a serious piece of business with Mr. Goodwyn, and he felt it keenly, perhaps more than Dick imagined.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading THE RECEIVING TELLER FREES HIS MIND The day dragged its course along, but it seemed as though closing time would never come to Dick.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading "I would like to ask your opinion and advice about something, Mr. Winslow, if I could see you somewhere after closing hours," Dick said, coming up to the teller's window.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I would like to ask your opinion and advice about something, Mr. Winslow, if I could see you somewhere after closing hours," Dick said, coming up to the teller's window.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "I would like to ask your opinion and advice about something, Mr. Winslow, if I could see you somewhere after closing hours," Dick said, coming up to the teller's window.

form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading He knew that Mr. Gibbs was busily engaged, and that he held several talks with some one over the wire; the cashier looked solemn enough to make people imagine he had lost some of his family, for this was a serious piece of business with Mr. Goodwyn, and he felt it keenly, perhaps more than Dick imagined.

past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading He knew that Mr. Gibbs was busily engaged, and that he held several talks with some one over the wire; the cashier looked solemn enough to make people imagine he had lost some of his family, for this was a serious piece of business with Mr. Goodwyn, and he felt it keenly, perhaps more than Dick imagined.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The boy had determined that he would speak to Mr. Winslow about the suspicion he was harboring, for he believed he was sure to find more or less sympathy in that quarter, after hearing what the teller had thought of Mr. Graylock.

discontinued temporarily

From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE RECEIVING TELLER FREES HIS MIND The day dragged its course along, but it seemed as though closing time would never come to Dick.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE RECEIVING TELLER FREES HIS MIND The day dragged its course along, but it seemed as though closing time would never come to Dick.

in a keen or penetrating way

From this reading He knew that Mr. Gibbs was busily engaged, and that he held several talks with some one over the wire; the cashier looked solemn enough to make people imagine he had lost some of his family, for this was a serious piece of business with Mr. Goodwyn, and he felt it keenly, perhaps more than Dick imagined.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He knew that Mr. Gibbs was busily engaged, and that he held several talks with some one over the wire; the cashier looked solemn enough to make people imagine he had lost some of his family, for this was a serious piece of business with Mr. Goodwyn, and he felt it keenly, perhaps more than Dick imagined.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading The boy had determined that he would speak to Mr. Winslow about the suspicion he was harboring, for he believed he was sure to find more or less sympathy in that quarter, after hearing what the teller had thought of Mr. Graylock.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "I would like to ask your opinion and advice about something, Mr. Winslow, if I could see you somewhere after closing hours," Dick said, coming up to the teller's window.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He knew that Mr. Gibbs was busily engaged, and that he held several talks with some one over the wire; the cashier looked solemn enough to make people imagine he had lost some of his family, for this was a serious piece of business with Mr. Goodwyn, and he felt it keenly, perhaps more than Dick imagined.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading He knew that Mr. Gibbs was busily engaged, and that he held several talks with some one over the wire; the cashier looked solemn enough to make people imagine he had lost some of his family, for this was a serious piece of business with Mr. Goodwyn, and he felt it keenly, perhaps more than Dick imagined.

a midday meal

From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.

engage in

From this reading He knew that Mr. Gibbs was busily engaged, and that he held several talks with some one over the wire; the cashier looked solemn enough to make people imagine he had lost some of his family, for this was a serious piece of business with Mr. Goodwyn, and he felt it keenly, perhaps more than Dick imagined.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading THE RECEIVING TELLER FREES HIS MIND The day dragged its course along, but it seemed as though closing time would never come to Dick.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading He knew that Mr. Gibbs was busily engaged, and that he held several talks with some one over the wire; the cashier looked solemn enough to make people imagine he had lost some of his family, for this was a serious piece of business with Mr. Goodwyn, and he felt it keenly, perhaps more than Dick imagined.

a form of address for a man

From this reading He knew that Mr. Gibbs was busily engaged, and that he held several talks with some one over the wire; the cashier looked solemn enough to make people imagine he had lost some of his family, for this was a serious piece of business with Mr. Goodwyn, and he felt it keenly, perhaps more than Dick imagined.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading THE RECEIVING TELLER FREES HIS MIND The day dragged its course along, but it seemed as though closing time would never come to Dick.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He knew that Mr. Gibbs was busily engaged, and that he held several talks with some one over the wire; the cashier looked solemn enough to make people imagine he had lost some of his family, for this was a serious piece of business with Mr. Goodwyn, and he felt it keenly, perhaps more than Dick imagined.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He knew that Mr. Gibbs was busily engaged, and that he held several talks with some one over the wire; the cashier looked solemn enough to make people imagine he had lost some of his family, for this was a serious piece of business with Mr. Goodwyn, and he felt it keenly, perhaps more than Dick imagined.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading "I would like to ask your opinion and advice about something, Mr. Winslow, if I could see you somewhere after closing hours," Dick said, coming up to the teller's window.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The boy had determined that he would speak to Mr. Winslow about the suspicion he was harboring, for he believed he was sure to find more or less sympathy in that quarter, after hearing what the teller had thought of Mr. Graylock.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.

above and across; more than

From this reading He knew that Mr. Gibbs was busily engaged, and that he held several talks with some one over the wire; the cashier looked solemn enough to make people imagine he had lost some of his family, for this was a serious piece of business with Mr. Goodwyn, and he felt it keenly, perhaps more than Dick imagined.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading He knew that Mr. Gibbs was busily engaged, and that he held several talks with some one over the wire; the cashier looked solemn enough to make people imagine he had lost some of his family, for this was a serious piece of business with Mr. Goodwyn, and he felt it keenly, perhaps more than Dick imagined.

by chance

From this reading He knew that Mr. Gibbs was busily engaged, and that he held several talks with some one over the wire; the cashier looked solemn enough to make people imagine he had lost some of his family, for this was a serious piece of business with Mr. Goodwyn, and he felt it keenly, perhaps more than Dick imagined.

an amount of time

From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading He knew that Mr. Gibbs was busily engaged, and that he held several talks with some one over the wire; the cashier looked solemn enough to make people imagine he had lost some of his family, for this was a serious piece of business with Mr. Goodwyn, and he felt it keenly, perhaps more than Dick imagined.

past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.

one of four equal parts

From this reading The boy had determined that he would speak to Mr. Winslow about the suspicion he was harboring, for he believed he was sure to find more or less sympathy in that quarter, after hearing what the teller had thought of Mr. Graylock.

-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of

From this reading THE RECEIVING TELLER FREES HIS MIND The day dragged its course along, but it seemed as though closing time would never come to Dick.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.

larceny by threat of violence

From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I would like to ask your opinion and advice about something, Mr. Winslow, if I could see you somewhere after closing hours," Dick said, coming up to the teller's window.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "I would like to ask your opinion and advice about something, Mr. Winslow, if I could see you somewhere after closing hours," Dick said, coming up to the teller's window.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading THE RECEIVING TELLER FREES HIS MIND The day dragged its course along, but it seemed as though closing time would never come to Dick.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading He knew that Mr. Gibbs was busily engaged, and that he held several talks with some one over the wire; the cashier looked solemn enough to make people imagine he had lost some of his family, for this was a serious piece of business with Mr. Goodwyn, and he felt it keenly, perhaps more than Dick imagined.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading He knew that Mr. Gibbs was busily engaged, and that he held several talks with some one over the wire; the cashier looked solemn enough to make people imagine he had lost some of his family, for this was a serious piece of business with Mr. Goodwyn, and he felt it keenly, perhaps more than Dick imagined.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading He knew that Mr. Gibbs was busily engaged, and that he held several talks with some one over the wire; the cashier looked solemn enough to make people imagine he had lost some of his family, for this was a serious piece of business with Mr. Goodwyn, and he felt it keenly, perhaps more than Dick imagined.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading He knew that Mr. Gibbs was busily engaged, and that he held several talks with some one over the wire; the cashier looked solemn enough to make people imagine he had lost some of his family, for this was a serious piece of business with Mr. Goodwyn, and he felt it keenly, perhaps more than Dick imagined.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading "I would like to ask your opinion and advice about something, Mr. Winslow, if I could see you somewhere after closing hours," Dick said, coming up to the teller's window.

in or at or to some place

From this reading "I would like to ask your opinion and advice about something, Mr. Winslow, if I could see you somewhere after closing hours," Dick said, coming up to the teller's window.

express in speech

From this reading The boy had determined that he would speak to Mr. Winslow about the suspicion he was harboring, for he believed he was sure to find more or less sympathy in that quarter, after hearing what the teller had thought of Mr. Graylock.

resistant to change of position or condition

From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.

inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent

From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading The boy had determined that he would speak to Mr. Winslow about the suspicion he was harboring, for he believed he was sure to find more or less sympathy in that quarter, after hearing what the teller had thought of Mr. Graylock.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading The boy had determined that he would speak to Mr. Winslow about the suspicion he was harboring, for he believed he was sure to find more or less sympathy in that quarter, after hearing what the teller had thought of Mr. Graylock.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading The boy had determined that he would speak to Mr. Winslow about the suspicion he was harboring, for he believed he was sure to find more or less sympathy in that quarter, after hearing what the teller had thought of Mr. Graylock.

a discussion intended to produce an agreement

From this reading He knew that Mr. Gibbs was busily engaged, and that he held several talks with some one over the wire; the cashier looked solemn enough to make people imagine he had lost some of his family, for this was a serious piece of business with Mr. Goodwyn, and he felt it keenly, perhaps more than Dick imagined.

United States physicist (born in Hungary) who worked on the first atom bomb and the first hydrogen bomb (1908-2003)

From this reading THE RECEIVING TELLER FREES HIS MIND The day dragged its course along, but it seemed as though closing time would never come to Dick.

possessive form of “teller” — United States physicist (born in Hungary) who worked on the first atom bomb and the first hydrogen bomb (1908-2003)

From this reading "I would like to ask your opinion and advice about something, Mr. Winslow, if I could see you somewhere after closing hours," Dick said, coming up to the teller's window.

plural of “teller” — United States physicist (born in Hungary) who worked on the first atom bomb and the first hydrogen bomb (1908-2003)

From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He knew that Mr. Gibbs was busily engaged, and that he held several talks with some one over the wire; the cashier looked solemn enough to make people imagine he had lost some of his family, for this was a serious piece of business with Mr. Goodwyn, and he felt it keenly, perhaps more than Dick imagined.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He knew that Mr. Gibbs was busily engaged, and that he held several talks with some one over the wire; the cashier looked solemn enough to make people imagine he had lost some of his family, for this was a serious piece of business with Mr. Goodwyn, and he felt it keenly, perhaps more than Dick imagined.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE RECEIVING TELLER FREES HIS MIND The day dragged its course along, but it seemed as though closing time would never come to Dick.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading He knew that Mr. Gibbs was busily engaged, and that he held several talks with some one over the wire; the cashier looked solemn enough to make people imagine he had lost some of his family, for this was a serious piece of business with Mr. Goodwyn, and he felt it keenly, perhaps more than Dick imagined.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading THE RECEIVING TELLER FREES HIS MIND The day dragged its course along, but it seemed as though closing time would never come to Dick.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The boy had determined that he would speak to Mr. Winslow about the suspicion he was harboring, for he believed he was sure to find more or less sympathy in that quarter, after hearing what the teller had thought of Mr. Graylock.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THE RECEIVING TELLER FREES HIS MIND The day dragged its course along, but it seemed as though closing time would never come to Dick.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE RECEIVING TELLER FREES HIS MIND The day dragged its course along, but it seemed as though closing time would never come to Dick.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading "I would like to ask your opinion and advice about something, Mr. Winslow, if I could see you somewhere after closing hours," Dick said, coming up to the teller's window.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading He knew that Mr. Gibbs was busily engaged, and that he held several talks with some one over the wire; the cashier looked solemn enough to make people imagine he had lost some of his family, for this was a serious piece of business with Mr. Goodwyn, and he felt it keenly, perhaps more than Dick imagined.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The boy had determined that he would speak to Mr. Winslow about the suspicion he was harboring, for he believed he was sure to find more or less sympathy in that quarter, after hearing what the teller had thought of Mr. Graylock.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading "I would like to ask your opinion and advice about something, Mr. Winslow, if I could see you somewhere after closing hours," Dick said, coming up to the teller's window.

English colonial administrator who traveled to America on the Mayflower and served as the first governor of the Plymouth Colony (1595-1655)

From this reading The boy had determined that he would speak to Mr. Winslow about the suspicion he was harboring, for he believed he was sure to find more or less sympathy in that quarter, after hearing what the teller had thought of Mr. Graylock.

ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc

From this reading He knew that Mr. Gibbs was busily engaged, and that he held several talks with some one over the wire; the cashier looked solemn enough to make people imagine he had lost some of his family, for this was a serious piece of business with Mr. Goodwyn, and he felt it keenly, perhaps more than Dick imagined.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He knew that Mr. Gibbs was busily engaged, and that he held several talks with some one over the wire; the cashier looked solemn enough to make people imagine he had lost some of his family, for this was a serious piece of business with Mr. Goodwyn, and he felt it keenly, perhaps more than Dick imagined.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading THE RECEIVING TELLER FREES HIS MIND The day dragged its course along, but it seemed as though closing time would never come to Dick.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I would like to ask your opinion and advice about something, Mr. Winslow, if I could see you somewhere after closing hours," Dick said, coming up to the teller's window.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I would like to ask your opinion and advice about something, Mr. Winslow, if I could see you somewhere after closing hours," Dick said, coming up to the teller's window.