used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SWINDLE EXPOSED When Nat came back from lunch he was introduced to Harry Bray, and Hamilton Dart brought forth several packages of old bills and letters and also a couple of cheap blank books.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading "Enter all names in the books, and file them away according to date."
(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 "Enter all names in the books, and file them away according to date."
in addition
From this reading A SWINDLE EXPOSED When Nat came back from lunch he was introduced to Harry Bray, and Hamilton Dart brought forth several packages of old bills and letters and also a couple of cheap blank books.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A SWINDLE EXPOSED When Nat came back from lunch he was introduced to Harry Bray, and Hamilton Dart brought forth several packages of old bills and letters and also a couple of cheap blank books.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Enter all names in the books, and file them away according to date."
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading A SWINDLE EXPOSED When Nat came back from lunch he was introduced to Harry Bray, and Hamilton Dart brought forth several packages of old bills and letters and also a couple of cheap blank books.
billsnounUS /bɪlz/
plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading A SWINDLE EXPOSED When Nat came back from lunch he was introduced to Harry Bray, and Hamilton Dart brought forth several packages of old bills and letters and also a couple of cheap blank books.
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading A SWINDLE EXPOSED When Nat came back from lunch he was introduced to Harry Bray, and Hamilton Dart brought forth several packages of old bills and letters and also a couple of cheap blank books.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading A SWINDLE EXPOSED When Nat came back from lunch he was introduced to Harry Bray, and Hamilton Dart brought forth several packages of old bills and letters and also a couple of cheap blank books.
the two together, not just one
From this reading This seemed easy work, and both of the young clerks said they understood what was wanted.
BrayverbUS /breɪ/
braying characteristic of donkeys
From this reading A SWINDLE EXPOSED When Nat came back from lunch he was introduced to Harry Bray, and Hamilton Dart brought forth several packages of old bills and letters and also a couple of cheap blank books.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading A SWINDLE EXPOSED When Nat came back from lunch he was introduced to Harry Bray, and Hamilton Dart brought forth several packages of old bills and letters and also a couple of cheap blank books.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A SWINDLE EXPOSED When Nat came back from lunch he was introduced to Harry Bray, and Hamilton Dart brought forth several packages of old bills and letters and also a couple of cheap blank books.
cheapadjectiveUS /tʃiːp/
relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading A SWINDLE EXPOSED When Nat came back from lunch he was introduced to Harry Bray, and Hamilton Dart brought forth several packages of old bills and letters and also a couple of cheap blank books.
clerksnounUS /klɜːrks/
plural of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading This seemed easy work, and both of the young clerks said they understood what was wanted.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading A SWINDLE EXPOSED When Nat came back from lunch he was introduced to Harry Bray, and Hamilton Dart brought forth several packages of old bills and letters and also a couple of cheap blank books.
DartverbUS /dɑːrt/
move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading A SWINDLE EXPOSED When Nat came back from lunch he was introduced to Harry Bray, and Hamilton Dart brought forth several packages of old bills and letters and also a couple of cheap blank books.
the specified day of the month
From this reading "Enter all names in the books, and file them away according to date."
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading This seemed easy work, and both of the young clerks said they understood what was wanted.
to come or go into
From this reading "Enter all names in the books, and file them away according to date."
EXPOSEDadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading A SWINDLE EXPOSED When Nat came back from lunch he was introduced to Harry Bray, and Hamilton Dart brought forth several packages of old bills and letters and also a couple of cheap blank books.
fileverbUS /faɪl/
record in a public office or in a court of law
From this reading "Enter all names in the books, and file them away according to date."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A SWINDLE EXPOSED When Nat came back from lunch he was introduced to Harry Bray, and Hamilton Dart brought forth several packages of old bills and letters and also a couple of cheap blank books.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A SWINDLE EXPOSED When Nat came back from lunch he was introduced to Harry Bray, and Hamilton Dart brought forth several packages of old bills and letters and also a couple of cheap blank books.
HamiltonnounUS /ˈhæməltən/
Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading A SWINDLE EXPOSED When Nat came back from lunch he was introduced to Harry Bray, and Hamilton Dart brought forth several packages of old bills and letters and also a couple of cheap blank books.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading A SWINDLE EXPOSED When Nat came back from lunch he was introduced to Harry Bray, and Hamilton Dart brought forth several packages of old bills and letters and also a couple of cheap blank books.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Then Hamilton Dart put on his hat and left the office.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A SWINDLE EXPOSED When Nat came back from lunch he was introduced to Harry Bray, and Hamilton Dart brought forth several packages of old bills and letters and also a couple of cheap blank books.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then Hamilton Dart put on his hat and left the office.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I want these things sorted out," said he.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Enter all names in the books, and file them away according to date."
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading A SWINDLE EXPOSED When Nat came back from lunch he was introduced to Harry Bray, and Hamilton Dart brought forth several packages of old bills and letters and also a couple of cheap blank books.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Then Hamilton Dart put on his hat and left the office.
the literary culture
From this reading A SWINDLE EXPOSED When Nat came back from lunch he was introduced to Harry Bray, and Hamilton Dart brought forth several packages of old bills and letters and also a couple of cheap blank books.
take the midday meal
From this reading A SWINDLE EXPOSED When Nat came back from lunch he was introduced to Harry Bray, and Hamilton Dart brought forth several packages of old bills and letters and also a couple of cheap blank books.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading "Enter all names in the books, and file them away according to date."
Nat
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From this reading A SWINDLE EXPOSED When Nat came back from lunch he was introduced to Harry Bray, and Hamilton Dart brought forth several packages of old bills and letters and also a couple of cheap blank books.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A SWINDLE EXPOSED When Nat came back from lunch he was introduced to Harry Bray, and Hamilton Dart brought forth several packages of old bills and letters and also a couple of cheap blank books.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Then Hamilton Dart put on his hat and left the office.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A SWINDLE EXPOSED When Nat came back from lunch he was introduced to Harry Bray, and Hamilton Dart brought forth several packages of old bills and letters and also a couple of cheap blank books.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then Hamilton Dart put on his hat and left the office.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I want these things sorted out," said he.
packagesnounUS /ˈpækədʒəz/
plural of “package” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading A SWINDLE EXPOSED When Nat came back from lunch he was introduced to Harry Bray, and Hamilton Dart brought forth several packages of old bills and letters and also a couple of cheap blank books.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Then Hamilton Dart put on his hat and left the office.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I want these things sorted out," said he.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading This seemed easy work, and both of the young clerks said they understood what was wanted.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading A SWINDLE EXPOSED When Nat came back from lunch he was introduced to Harry Bray, and Hamilton Dart brought forth several packages of old bills and letters and also a couple of cheap blank books.
sortedadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːrtɪd/
arranged according to size
From this reading "I want these things sorted out," said he.
SWINDLEverbUS /ˈswɪndəl/
deprive of by deceit
From this reading A SWINDLE EXPOSED When Nat came back from lunch he was introduced to Harry Bray, and Hamilton Dart brought forth several packages of old bills and letters and also a couple of cheap blank books.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Enter all names in the books, and file them away according to date."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Enter all names in the books, and file them away according to date."
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then Hamilton Dart put on his hat and left the office.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "I want these things sorted out," said he.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This seemed easy work, and both of the young clerks said they understood what was wanted.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "I want these things sorted out," said he.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This seemed easy work, and both of the young clerks said they understood what was wanted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A SWINDLE EXPOSED When Nat came back from lunch he was introduced to Harry Bray, and Hamilton Dart brought forth several packages of old bills and letters and also a couple of cheap blank books.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading This seemed easy work, and both of the young clerks said they understood what was wanted.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "I want these things sorted out," said he.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading This seemed easy work, and both of the young clerks said they understood what was wanted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A SWINDLE EXPOSED When Nat came back from lunch he was introduced to Harry Bray, and Hamilton Dart brought forth several packages of old bills and letters and also a couple of cheap blank books.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading This seemed easy work, and both of the young clerks said they understood what was wanted.
at the time that
From this reading A SWINDLE EXPOSED When Nat came back from lunch he was introduced to Harry Bray, and Hamilton Dart brought forth several packages of old bills and letters and also a couple of cheap blank books.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading This seemed easy work, and both of the young clerks said they understood what was wanted.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading This seemed easy work, and both of the young clerks said they understood what was wanted.
