used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BROUGHT TO BANK The sanity of a man is mainly tested among his neighbors and kindred by the amount of consideration which he has consistently given to cash.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading If money has been the chief object of his life, and he for its sake has spared nobody, no sooner is he known to be successful than admiration overpowers all the ill-will he has caused.
regarded with admiration
From this reading He is shrewd, sagacious, long-headed, and great; he has earned his success, and few men grudge, while many seek to get a slice of it; but he, as a general rule, declines any premature distribution, and for this custody of his wealth he is admired all the more by those who have no hope of sharing it.
(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 If money has been the chief object of his life, and he for its sake has spared nobody, no sooner is he known to be successful than admiration overpowers all the ill-will he has caused.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading BROUGHT TO BANK The sanity of a man is mainly tested among his neighbors and kindred by the amount of consideration which he has consistently given to cash.
a quantity of money
From this reading BROUGHT TO BANK The sanity of a man is mainly tested among his neighbors and kindred by the amount of consideration which he has consistently given to cash.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BROUGHT TO BANK The sanity of a man is mainly tested among his neighbors and kindred by the amount of consideration which he has consistently given to cash.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He is shrewd, sagacious, long-headed, and great; he has earned his success, and few men grudge, while many seek to get a slice of it; but he, as a general rule, declines any premature distribution, and for this custody of his wealth he is admired all the more by those who have no hope of sharing it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He is shrewd, sagacious, long-headed, and great; he has earned his success, and few men grudge, while many seek to get a slice of it; but he, as a general rule, declines any premature distribution, and for this custody of his wealth he is admired all the more by those who have no hope of sharing it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As soon as ever it was known that Uncle Sam had lodged at his banker's a tremendous lump of gold, which rumor declared to be worth at least a hundred thousand dollars, friends from every side poured in, all in hot haste, to lend him their last farthing.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading BROUGHT TO BANK The sanity of a man is mainly tested among his neighbors and kindred by the amount of consideration which he has consistently given to cash.
banker'snounUS /ˈbæŋkərz/
possessive form of “banker” — a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank
From this reading As soon as ever it was known that Uncle Sam had lodged at his banker's a tremendous lump of gold, which rumor declared to be worth at least a hundred thousand dollars, friends from every side poured in, all in hot haste, to lend him their last farthing.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If money has been the chief object of his life, and he for its sake has spared nobody, no sooner is he known to be successful than admiration overpowers all the ill-will he has caused.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If money has been the chief object of his life, and he for its sake has spared nobody, no sooner is he known to be successful than admiration overpowers all the ill-will he has caused.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading BROUGHT TO BANK The sanity of a man is mainly tested among his neighbors and kindred by the amount of consideration which he has consistently given to cash.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He is shrewd, sagacious, long-headed, and great; he has earned his success, and few men grudge, while many seek to get a slice of it; but he, as a general rule, declines any premature distribution, and for this custody of his wealth he is admired all the more by those who have no hope of sharing it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BROUGHT TO BANK The sanity of a man is mainly tested among his neighbors and kindred by the amount of consideration which he has consistently given to cash.
an occurrence of something
From this reading The Sawyer was pleased with their kindness, but thought that his second-best whiskey met the merits of the case.
cashnounUS /kæʃ/
money in the form of bills or coins
From this reading BROUGHT TO BANK The sanity of a man is mainly tested among his neighbors and kindred by the amount of consideration which he has consistently given to cash.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading If money has been the chief object of his life, and he for its sake has spared nobody, no sooner is he known to be successful than admiration overpowers all the ill-will he has caused.
a person who is in charge
From this reading If money has been the chief object of his life, and he for its sake has spared nobody, no sooner is he known to be successful than admiration overpowers all the ill-will he has caused.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading BROUGHT TO BANK The sanity of a man is mainly tested among his neighbors and kindred by the amount of consideration which he has consistently given to cash.
consistentlyadverbUS /kənˈsɪstəntli/
in a systematic or consistent manner
From this reading BROUGHT TO BANK The sanity of a man is mainly tested among his neighbors and kindred by the amount of consideration which he has consistently given to cash.
custodynounUS /ˈkʌstədi/
a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
From this reading He is shrewd, sagacious, long-headed, and great; he has earned his success, and few men grudge, while many seek to get a slice of it; but he, as a general rule, declines any premature distribution, and for this custody of his wealth he is admired all the more by those who have no hope of sharing it.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading As soon as ever it was known that Uncle Sam had lodged at his banker's a tremendous lump of gold, which rumor declared to be worth at least a hundred thousand dollars, friends from every side poured in, all in hot haste, to lend him their last farthing.
declinesnounUS /dɪˈklaɪnz/
plural of “decline” — change toward something smaller or lower
From this reading He is shrewd, sagacious, long-headed, and great; he has earned his success, and few men grudge, while many seek to get a slice of it; but he, as a general rule, declines any premature distribution, and for this custody of his wealth he is admired all the more by those who have no hope of sharing it.
distributionnounUS /ˌdɪstrəˈbjuːʃən/
(statistics) an arrangement of values of a variable showing their observed or theoretical frequency of occurrence
From this reading He is shrewd, sagacious, long-headed, and great; he has earned his success, and few men grudge, while many seek to get a slice of it; but he, as a general rule, declines any premature distribution, and for this custody of his wealth he is admired all the more by those who have no hope of sharing it.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading As soon as ever it was known that Uncle Sam had lodged at his banker's a tremendous lump of gold, which rumor declared to be worth at least a hundred thousand dollars, friends from every side poured in, all in hot haste, to lend him their last farthing.
earnedadjectiveUS /ɜːrnd/
gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action
From this reading He is shrewd, sagacious, long-headed, and great; he has earned his success, and few men grudge, while many seek to get a slice of it; but he, as a general rule, declines any premature distribution, and for this custody of his wealth he is admired all the more by those who have no hope of sharing it.
at any time
From this reading As soon as ever it was known that Uncle Sam had lodged at his banker's a tremendous lump of gold, which rumor declared to be worth at least a hundred thousand dollars, friends from every side poured in, all in hot haste, to lend him their last farthing.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading As soon as ever it was known that Uncle Sam had lodged at his banker's a tremendous lump of gold, which rumor declared to be worth at least a hundred thousand dollars, friends from every side poured in, all in hot haste, to lend him their last farthing.
farthingnounUS /ˈfɑːrðɪŋ/
a former British bronze coin worth a quarter of a penny
From this reading As soon as ever it was known that Uncle Sam had lodged at his banker's a tremendous lump of gold, which rumor declared to be worth at least a hundred thousand dollars, friends from every side poured in, all in hot haste, to lend him their last farthing.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He is shrewd, sagacious, long-headed, and great; he has earned his success, and few men grudge, while many seek to get a slice of it; but he, as a general rule, declines any premature distribution, and for this custody of his wealth he is admired all the more by those who have no hope of sharing it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If money has been the chief object of his life, and he for its sake has spared nobody, no sooner is he known to be successful than admiration overpowers all the ill-will he has caused.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading As soon as ever it was known that Uncle Sam had lodged at his banker's a tremendous lump of gold, which rumor declared to be worth at least a hundred thousand dollars, friends from every side poured in, all in hot haste, to lend him their last farthing.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As soon as ever it was known that Uncle Sam had lodged at his banker's a tremendous lump of gold, which rumor declared to be worth at least a hundred thousand dollars, friends from every side poured in, all in hot haste, to lend him their last farthing.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading He is shrewd, sagacious, long-headed, and great; he has earned his success, and few men grudge, while many seek to get a slice of it; but he, as a general rule, declines any premature distribution, and for this custody of his wealth he is admired all the more by those who have no hope of sharing it.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He is shrewd, sagacious, long-headed, and great; he has earned his success, and few men grudge, while many seek to get a slice of it; but he, as a general rule, declines any premature distribution, and for this custody of his wealth he is admired all the more by those who have no hope of sharing it.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading BROUGHT TO BANK The sanity of a man is mainly tested among his neighbors and kindred by the amount of consideration which he has consistently given to cash.
coins made of gold
From this reading As soon as ever it was known that Uncle Sam had lodged at his banker's a tremendous lump of gold, which rumor declared to be worth at least a hundred thousand dollars, friends from every side poured in, all in hot haste, to lend him their last farthing.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He is shrewd, sagacious, long-headed, and great; he has earned his success, and few men grudge, while many seek to get a slice of it; but he, as a general rule, declines any premature distribution, and for this custody of his wealth he is admired all the more by those who have no hope of sharing it.
grudgenounUS /ɡrʌdʒ/
a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation
From this reading He is shrewd, sagacious, long-headed, and great; he has earned his success, and few men grudge, while many seek to get a slice of it; but he, as a general rule, declines any premature distribution, and for this custody of his wealth he is admired all the more by those who have no hope of sharing it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As soon as ever it was known that Uncle Sam had lodged at his banker's a tremendous lump of gold, which rumor declared to be worth at least a hundred thousand dollars, friends from every side poured in, all in hot haste, to lend him their last farthing.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BROUGHT TO BANK The sanity of a man is mainly tested among his neighbors and kindred by the amount of consideration which he has consistently given to cash.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading As soon as ever it was known that Uncle Sam had lodged at his banker's a tremendous lump of gold, which rumor declared to be worth at least a hundred thousand dollars, friends from every side poured in, all in hot haste, to lend him their last farthing.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He is shrewd, sagacious, long-headed, and great; he has earned his success, and few men grudge, while many seek to get a slice of it; but he, as a general rule, declines any premature distribution, and for this custody of his wealth he is admired all the more by those who have no hope of sharing it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BROUGHT TO BANK The sanity of a man is mainly tested among his neighbors and kindred by the amount of consideration which he has consistently given to cash.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As soon as ever it was known that Uncle Sam had lodged at his banker's a tremendous lump of gold, which rumor declared to be worth at least a hundred thousand dollars, friends from every side poured in, all in hot haste, to lend him their last farthing.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BROUGHT TO BANK The sanity of a man is mainly tested among his neighbors and kindred by the amount of consideration which he has consistently given to cash.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading He is shrewd, sagacious, long-headed, and great; he has earned his success, and few men grudge, while many seek to get a slice of it; but he, as a general rule, declines any premature distribution, and for this custody of his wealth he is admired all the more by those who have no hope of sharing it.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading As soon as ever it was known that Uncle Sam had lodged at his banker's a tremendous lump of gold, which rumor declared to be worth at least a hundred thousand dollars, friends from every side poured in, all in hot haste, to lend him their last farthing.
ten 10s
From this reading As soon as ever it was known that Uncle Sam had lodged at his banker's a tremendous lump of gold, which rumor declared to be worth at least a hundred thousand dollars, friends from every side poured in, all in hot haste, to lend him their last farthing.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If money has been the chief object of his life, and he for its sake has spared nobody, no sooner is he known to be successful than admiration overpowers all the ill-will he has caused.
ill-will
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From this reading If money has been the chief object of his life, and he for its sake has spared nobody, no sooner is he known to be successful than admiration overpowers all the ill-will he has caused.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As soon as ever it was known that Uncle Sam had lodged at his banker's a tremendous lump of gold, which rumor declared to be worth at least a hundred thousand dollars, friends from every side poured in, all in hot haste, to lend him their last farthing.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BROUGHT TO BANK The sanity of a man is mainly tested among his neighbors and kindred by the amount of consideration which he has consistently given to cash.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He is shrewd, sagacious, long-headed, and great; he has earned his success, and few men grudge, while many seek to get a slice of it; but he, as a general rule, declines any premature distribution, and for this custody of his wealth he is admired all the more by those who have no hope of sharing it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading If money has been the chief object of his life, and he for its sake has spared nobody, no sooner is he known to be successful than admiration overpowers all the ill-will he has caused.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading The Sawyer was pleased with their kindness, but thought that his second-best whiskey met the merits of the case.
kindredadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndrɪd/
similar in quality or character
From this reading BROUGHT TO BANK The sanity of a man is mainly tested among his neighbors and kindred by the amount of consideration which he has consistently given to cash.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading If money has been the chief object of his life, and he for its sake has spared nobody, no sooner is he known to be successful than admiration overpowers all the ill-will he has caused.
immediately past
From this reading As soon as ever it was known that Uncle Sam had lodged at his banker's a tremendous lump of gold, which rumor declared to be worth at least a hundred thousand dollars, friends from every side poured in, all in hot haste, to lend him their last farthing.
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 soon as ever it was known that Uncle Sam had lodged at his banker's a tremendous lump of gold, which rumor declared to be worth at least a hundred thousand dollars, friends from every side poured in, all in hot haste, to lend him their last farthing.
lendverbUS /lend/
bestow a quality on
From this reading As soon as ever it was known that Uncle Sam had lodged at his banker's a tremendous lump of gold, which rumor declared to be worth at least a hundred thousand dollars, friends from every side poured in, all in hot haste, to lend him their last farthing.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading If money has been the chief object of his life, and he for its sake has spared nobody, no sooner is he known to be successful than admiration overpowers all the ill-will he has caused.
lodgedverbUS /lɑːdʒd/
past form of “lodge” — be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading As soon as ever it was known that Uncle Sam had lodged at his banker's a tremendous lump of gold, which rumor declared to be worth at least a hundred thousand dollars, friends from every side poured in, all in hot haste, to lend him their last farthing.
long-headedadjective
having a dolichocephalic head
From this reading He is shrewd, sagacious, long-headed, and great; he has earned his success, and few men grudge, while many seek to get a slice of it; but he, as a general rule, declines any premature distribution, and for this custody of his wealth he is admired all the more by those who have no hope of sharing it.
lumpnounUS /lʌmp/
a compact mass
From this reading As soon as ever it was known that Uncle Sam had lodged at his banker's a tremendous lump of gold, which rumor declared to be worth at least a hundred thousand dollars, friends from every side poured in, all in hot haste, to lend him their last farthing.
mainlyadverbUS /ˈmeɪnli/
for the most part
From this reading BROUGHT TO BANK The sanity of a man is mainly tested among his neighbors and kindred by the amount of consideration which he has consistently given to cash.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading BROUGHT TO BANK The sanity of a man is mainly tested among his neighbors and kindred by the amount of consideration which he has consistently given to cash.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He is shrewd, sagacious, long-headed, and great; he has earned his success, and few men grudge, while many seek to get a slice of it; but he, as a general rule, declines any premature distribution, and for this custody of his wealth he is admired all the more by those who have no hope of sharing it.
the force of workers available
From this reading He is shrewd, sagacious, long-headed, and great; he has earned his success, and few men grudge, while many seek to get a slice of it; but he, as a general rule, declines any premature distribution, and for this custody of his wealth he is admired all the more by those who have no hope of sharing it.
meritsnounUS /ˈmerəts/
plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading The Sawyer was pleased with their kindness, but thought that his second-best whiskey met the merits of the case.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The Sawyer was pleased with their kindness, but thought that his second-best whiskey met the merits of the case.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading If money has been the chief object of his life, and he for its sake has spared nobody, no sooner is he known to be successful than admiration overpowers all the ill-will he has caused.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He is shrewd, sagacious, long-headed, and great; he has earned his success, and few men grudge, while many seek to get a slice of it; but he, as a general rule, declines any premature distribution, and for this custody of his wealth he is admired all the more by those who have no hope of sharing it.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading BROUGHT TO BANK The sanity of a man is mainly tested among his neighbors and kindred by the amount of consideration which he has consistently given to cash.
not any; not one
From this reading If money has been the chief object of his life, and he for its sake has spared nobody, no sooner is he known to be successful than admiration overpowers all the ill-will he has caused.
no person; not anyone
From this reading If money has been the chief object of his life, and he for its sake has spared nobody, no sooner is he known to be successful than admiration overpowers all the ill-will he has caused.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading If money has been the chief object of his life, and he for its sake has spared nobody, no sooner is he known to be successful than admiration overpowers all the ill-will he has caused.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BROUGHT TO BANK The sanity of a man is mainly tested among his neighbors and kindred by the amount of consideration which he has consistently given to cash.
overpowersverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈpaʊərz/
third-person singular of “overpower” — overcome by superior force
From this reading If money has been the chief object of his life, and he for its sake has spared nobody, no sooner is he known to be successful than admiration overpowers all the ill-will he has caused.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading The Sawyer was pleased with their kindness, but thought that his second-best whiskey met the merits of the case.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading As soon as ever it was known that Uncle Sam had lodged at his banker's a tremendous lump of gold, which rumor declared to be worth at least a hundred thousand dollars, friends from every side poured in, all in hot haste, to lend him their last farthing.
prematureadjectiveUS /ˌpriːməˈtʃʊr/
born after a gestation period of less than the normal time
From this reading He is shrewd, sagacious, long-headed, and great; he has earned his success, and few men grudge, while many seek to get a slice of it; but he, as a general rule, declines any premature distribution, and for this custody of his wealth he is admired all the more by those who have no hope of sharing it.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading He is shrewd, sagacious, long-headed, and great; he has earned his success, and few men grudge, while many seek to get a slice of it; but he, as a general rule, declines any premature distribution, and for this custody of his wealth he is admired all the more by those who have no hope of sharing it.
rumornounUS /ˈruːmər/
gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading As soon as ever it was known that Uncle Sam had lodged at his banker's a tremendous lump of gold, which rumor declared to be worth at least a hundred thousand dollars, friends from every side poured in, all in hot haste, to lend him their last farthing.
sagaciousadjective
acutely insightful and wise
From this reading He is shrewd, sagacious, long-headed, and great; he has earned his success, and few men grudge, while many seek to get a slice of it; but he, as a general rule, declines any premature distribution, and for this custody of his wealth he is admired all the more by those who have no hope of sharing it.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading If money has been the chief object of his life, and he for its sake has spared nobody, no sooner is he known to be successful than admiration overpowers all the ill-will he has caused.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading As soon as ever it was known that Uncle Sam had lodged at his banker's a tremendous lump of gold, which rumor declared to be worth at least a hundred thousand dollars, friends from every side poured in, all in hot haste, to lend him their last farthing.
sanitynounUS /ˈsænəti/
normal or sound powers of mind
From this reading BROUGHT TO BANK The sanity of a man is mainly tested among his neighbors and kindred by the amount of consideration which he has consistently given to cash.
SawyernounUS /ˈsɔːjər/
one who is employed to saw wood
From this reading The Sawyer was pleased with their kindness, but thought that his second-best whiskey met the merits of the case.
second-bestadjective
next to the best
From this reading The Sawyer was pleased with their kindness, but thought that his second-best whiskey met the merits of the case.
try to get or reach
From this reading He is shrewd, sagacious, long-headed, and great; he has earned his success, and few men grudge, while many seek to get a slice of it; but he, as a general rule, declines any premature distribution, and for this custody of his wealth he is admired all the more by those who have no hope of sharing it.
sharingnounUS /ˈʃerɪŋ/
using or enjoying something jointly with others
From this reading He is shrewd, sagacious, long-headed, and great; he has earned his success, and few men grudge, while many seek to get a slice of it; but he, as a general rule, declines any premature distribution, and for this custody of his wealth he is admired all the more by those who have no hope of sharing it.
shrewdadjectiveUS /ʃruːd/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading He is shrewd, sagacious, long-headed, and great; he has earned his success, and few men grudge, while many seek to get a slice of it; but he, as a general rule, declines any premature distribution, and for this custody of his wealth he is admired all the more by those who have no hope of sharing it.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading As soon as ever it was known that Uncle Sam had lodged at his banker's a tremendous lump of gold, which rumor declared to be worth at least a hundred thousand dollars, friends from every side poured in, all in hot haste, to lend him their last farthing.
slicenounUS /slaɪs/
a share of something
From this reading He is shrewd, sagacious, long-headed, and great; he has earned his success, and few men grudge, while many seek to get a slice of it; but he, as a general rule, declines any premature distribution, and for this custody of his wealth he is admired all the more by those who have no hope of sharing it.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as ever it was known that Uncle Sam had lodged at his banker's a tremendous lump of gold, which rumor declared to be worth at least a hundred thousand dollars, friends from every side poured in, all in hot haste, to lend him their last farthing.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading If money has been the chief object of his life, and he for its sake has spared nobody, no sooner is he known to be successful than admiration overpowers all the ill-will he has caused.
sparedverbUS /sperd/
past form of “spare” — refrain from harming
From this reading If money has been the chief object of his life, and he for its sake has spared nobody, no sooner is he known to be successful than admiration overpowers all the ill-will he has caused.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading He is shrewd, sagacious, long-headed, and great; he has earned his success, and few men grudge, while many seek to get a slice of it; but he, as a general rule, declines any premature distribution, and for this custody of his wealth he is admired all the more by those who have no hope of sharing it.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading If money has been the chief object of his life, and he for its sake has spared nobody, no sooner is he known to be successful than admiration overpowers all the ill-will he has caused.
testedadjectiveUS /ˈtestɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading BROUGHT TO BANK The sanity of a man is mainly tested among his neighbors and kindred by the amount of consideration which he has consistently given to cash.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading If money has been the chief object of his life, and he for its sake has spared nobody, no sooner is he known to be successful than admiration overpowers all the ill-will he has caused.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As soon as ever it was known that Uncle Sam had lodged at his banker's a tremendous lump of gold, which rumor declared to be worth at least a hundred thousand dollars, friends from every side poured in, all in hot haste, to lend him their last farthing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BROUGHT TO BANK The sanity of a man is mainly tested among his neighbors and kindred by the amount of consideration which he has consistently given to cash.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As soon as ever it was known that Uncle Sam had lodged at his banker's a tremendous lump of gold, which rumor declared to be worth at least a hundred thousand dollars, friends from every side poured in, all in hot haste, to lend him their last farthing.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He is shrewd, sagacious, long-headed, and great; he has earned his success, and few men grudge, while many seek to get a slice of it; but he, as a general rule, declines any premature distribution, and for this custody of his wealth he is admired all the more by those who have no hope of sharing it.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He is shrewd, sagacious, long-headed, and great; he has earned his success, and few men grudge, while many seek to get a slice of it; but he, as a general rule, declines any premature distribution, and for this custody of his wealth he is admired all the more by those who have no hope of sharing it.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The Sawyer was pleased with their kindness, but thought that his second-best whiskey met the merits of the case.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading As soon as ever it was known that Uncle Sam had lodged at his banker's a tremendous lump of gold, which rumor declared to be worth at least a hundred thousand dollars, friends from every side poured in, all in hot haste, to lend him their last farthing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BROUGHT TO BANK The sanity of a man is mainly tested among his neighbors and kindred by the amount of consideration which he has consistently given to cash.
tremendousadjectiveUS /trəˈmendəs/
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading As soon as ever it was known that Uncle Sam had lodged at his banker's a tremendous lump of gold, which rumor declared to be worth at least a hundred thousand dollars, friends from every side poured in, all in hot haste, to lend him their last farthing.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading As soon as ever it was known that Uncle Sam had lodged at his banker's a tremendous lump of gold, which rumor declared to be worth at least a hundred thousand dollars, friends from every side poured in, all in hot haste, to lend him their last farthing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As soon as ever it was known that Uncle Sam had lodged at his banker's a tremendous lump of gold, which rumor declared to be worth at least a hundred thousand dollars, friends from every side poured in, all in hot haste, to lend him their last farthing.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading He is shrewd, sagacious, long-headed, and great; he has earned his success, and few men grudge, while many seek to get a slice of it; but he, as a general rule, declines any premature distribution, and for this custody of his wealth he is admired all the more by those who have no hope of sharing it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading BROUGHT TO BANK The sanity of a man is mainly tested among his neighbors and kindred by the amount of consideration which he has consistently given to cash.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He is shrewd, sagacious, long-headed, and great; he has earned his success, and few men grudge, while many seek to get a slice of it; but he, as a general rule, declines any premature distribution, and for this custody of his wealth he is admired all the more by those who have no hope of sharing it.
whiskeynounUS /ˈwɪski/
a liquor made from fermented mash of grain
From this reading The Sawyer was pleased with their kindness, but thought that his second-best whiskey met the merits of the case.
which person or people
From this reading He is shrewd, sagacious, long-headed, and great; he has earned his success, and few men grudge, while many seek to get a slice of it; but he, as a general rule, declines any premature distribution, and for this custody of his wealth he is admired all the more by those who have no hope of sharing it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Sawyer was pleased with their kindness, but thought that his second-best whiskey met the merits of the case.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading As soon as ever it was known that Uncle Sam had lodged at his banker's a tremendous lump of gold, which rumor declared to be worth at least a hundred thousand dollars, friends from every side poured in, all in hot haste, to lend him their last farthing.
