adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The earnest young man behind the counter in the office of Cabot, Bancroft and Cabot--the young man who had so definitely classified Galusha Bangs as a “nut”--was extremely surprised when that individual reappeared before his window and, producing the very check which he had obtained there so short a time before, politely requested to exchange it for eighty-two hundred dollars in cash and another check for the balance.
ah
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From this reading Yes, if--ah--if you will be so good,” said Galusha.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The earnest young man behind the counter in the office of Cabot, Bancroft and Cabot--the young man who had so definitely classified Galusha Bangs as a “nut”--was extremely surprised when that individual reappeared before his window and, producing the very check which he had obtained there so short a time before, politely requested to exchange it for eighty-two hundred dollars in cash and another check for the balance.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The earnest young man behind the counter in the office of Cabot, Bancroft and Cabot--the young man who had so definitely classified Galusha Bangs as a “nut”--was extremely surprised when that individual reappeared before his window and, producing the very check which he had obtained there so short a time before, politely requested to exchange it for eighty-two hundred dollars in cash and another check for the balance.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The earnest young man behind the counter in the office of Cabot, Bancroft and Cabot--the young man who had so definitely classified Galusha Bangs as a “nut”--was extremely surprised when that individual reappeared before his window and, producing the very check which he had obtained there so short a time before, politely requested to exchange it for eighty-two hundred dollars in cash and another check for the balance.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The young man himself asked questions, and then called Mr. Minor into consultation, and Mr. Minor asked more.
balanceverbUS /ˈbæləns/
bring into balance or equilibrium
From this reading The earnest young man behind the counter in the office of Cabot, Bancroft and Cabot--the young man who had so definitely classified Galusha Bangs as a “nut”--was extremely surprised when that individual reappeared before his window and, producing the very check which he had obtained there so short a time before, politely requested to exchange it for eighty-two hundred dollars in cash and another check for the balance.
Bancroft
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From this reading The earnest young man behind the counter in the office of Cabot, Bancroft and Cabot--the young man who had so definitely classified Galusha Bangs as a “nut”--was extremely surprised when that individual reappeared before his window and, producing the very check which he had obtained there so short a time before, politely requested to exchange it for eighty-two hundred dollars in cash and another check for the balance.
BangsnounUS /bæŋz/
plural of “bang” — a vigorous blow
From this reading The earnest young man behind the counter in the office of Cabot, Bancroft and Cabot--the young man who had so definitely classified Galusha Bangs as a “nut”--was extremely surprised when that individual reappeared before his window and, producing the very check which he had obtained there so short a time before, politely requested to exchange it for eighty-two hundred dollars in cash and another check for the balance.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Yes, if--ah--if you will be so good,” said Galusha.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The earnest young man behind the counter in the office of Cabot, Bancroft and Cabot--the young man who had so definitely classified Galusha Bangs as a “nut”--was extremely surprised when that individual reappeared before his window and, producing the very check which he had obtained there so short a time before, politely requested to exchange it for eighty-two hundred dollars in cash and another check for the balance.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The earnest young man behind the counter in the office of Cabot, Bancroft and Cabot--the young man who had so definitely classified Galusha Bangs as a “nut”--was extremely surprised when that individual reappeared before his window and, producing the very check which he had obtained there so short a time before, politely requested to exchange it for eighty-two hundred dollars in cash and another check for the balance.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Why--why--but--!” exclaimed the young man.
CabotnounUS /ˈkæbət/
son of John Cabot who was born in Italy and who led an English expedition in search of the Northwest Passage and a Spanish expedition that explored the La Plata region of Brazil; in 1544 he published a map of the world (1476-1557)
From this reading The earnest young man behind the counter in the office of Cabot, Bancroft and Cabot--the young man who had so definitely classified Galusha Bangs as a “nut”--was extremely surprised when that individual reappeared before his window and, producing the very check which he had obtained there so short a time before, politely requested to exchange it for eighty-two hundred dollars in cash and another check for the balance.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The young man himself asked questions, and then called Mr. Minor into consultation, and Mr. Minor asked more.
cashnounUS /kæʃ/
money in the form of bills or coins
From this reading The earnest young man behind the counter in the office of Cabot, Bancroft and Cabot--the young man who had so definitely classified Galusha Bangs as a “nut”--was extremely surprised when that individual reappeared before his window and, producing the very check which he had obtained there so short a time before, politely requested to exchange it for eighty-two hundred dollars in cash and another check for the balance.
checkverbUS /tʃek/
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading The earnest young man behind the counter in the office of Cabot, Bancroft and Cabot--the young man who had so definitely classified Galusha Bangs as a “nut”--was extremely surprised when that individual reappeared before his window and, producing the very check which he had obtained there so short a time before, politely requested to exchange it for eighty-two hundred dollars in cash and another check for the balance.
classifiedadjectiveUS /ˈklæsəfaɪd/
arranged into classes
From this reading The earnest young man behind the counter in the office of Cabot, Bancroft and Cabot--the young man who had so definitely classified Galusha Bangs as a “nut”--was extremely surprised when that individual reappeared before his window and, producing the very check which he had obtained there so short a time before, politely requested to exchange it for eighty-two hundred dollars in cash and another check for the balance.
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading The young man himself asked questions, and then called Mr. Minor into consultation, and Mr. Minor asked more.
counternounUS /ˈkaʊntər/
table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
From this reading The earnest young man behind the counter in the office of Cabot, Bancroft and Cabot--the young man who had so definitely classified Galusha Bangs as a “nut”--was extremely surprised when that individual reappeared before his window and, producing the very check which he had obtained there so short a time before, politely requested to exchange it for eighty-two hundred dollars in cash and another check for the balance.
definitelyadverbUS /ˈdefənətli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading The earnest young man behind the counter in the office of Cabot, Bancroft and Cabot--the young man who had so definitely classified Galusha Bangs as a “nut”--was extremely surprised when that individual reappeared before his window and, producing the very check which he had obtained there so short a time before, politely requested to exchange it for eighty-two hundred dollars in cash and another check for the balance.
dollarsnounUS /ˈdɑːlərz/
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading The earnest young man behind the counter in the office of Cabot, Bancroft and Cabot--the young man who had so definitely classified Galusha Bangs as a “nut”--was extremely surprised when that individual reappeared before his window and, producing the very check which he had obtained there so short a time before, politely requested to exchange it for eighty-two hundred dollars in cash and another check for the balance.
earnestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrnɪst/
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading The earnest young man behind the counter in the office of Cabot, Bancroft and Cabot--the young man who had so definitely classified Galusha Bangs as a “nut”--was extremely surprised when that individual reappeared before his window and, producing the very check which he had obtained there so short a time before, politely requested to exchange it for eighty-two hundred dollars in cash and another check for the balance.
eighty-twoadjective
being two more than eighty
From this reading The earnest young man behind the counter in the office of Cabot, Bancroft and Cabot--the young man who had so definitely classified Galusha Bangs as a “nut”--was extremely surprised when that individual reappeared before his window and, producing the very check which he had obtained there so short a time before, politely requested to exchange it for eighty-two hundred dollars in cash and another check for the balance.
exchangenounUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading The earnest young man behind the counter in the office of Cabot, Bancroft and Cabot--the young man who had so definitely classified Galusha Bangs as a “nut”--was extremely surprised when that individual reappeared before his window and, producing the very check which he had obtained there so short a time before, politely requested to exchange it for eighty-two hundred dollars in cash and another check for the balance.
exclaimedverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪmd/
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “Why--why--but--!” exclaimed the young man.
extremelyadverbUS /ekˈstriːmli/
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading The earnest young man behind the counter in the office of Cabot, Bancroft and Cabot--the young man who had so definitely classified Galusha Bangs as a “nut”--was extremely surprised when that individual reappeared before his window and, producing the very check which he had obtained there so short a time before, politely requested to exchange it for eighty-two hundred dollars in cash and another check for the balance.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The earnest young man behind the counter in the office of Cabot, Bancroft and Cabot--the young man who had so definitely classified Galusha Bangs as a “nut”--was extremely surprised when that individual reappeared before his window and, producing the very check which he had obtained there so short a time before, politely requested to exchange it for eighty-two hundred dollars in cash and another check for the balance.
Galusha
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The earnest young man behind the counter in the office of Cabot, Bancroft and Cabot--the young man who had so definitely classified Galusha Bangs as a “nut”--was extremely surprised when that individual reappeared before his window and, producing the very check which he had obtained there so short a time before, politely requested to exchange it for eighty-two hundred dollars in cash and another check for the balance.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Yes, if--ah--if you will be so good,” said Galusha.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The earnest young man behind the counter in the office of Cabot, Bancroft and Cabot--the young man who had so definitely classified Galusha Bangs as a “nut”--was extremely surprised when that individual reappeared before his window and, producing the very check which he had obtained there so short a time before, politely requested to exchange it for eighty-two hundred dollars in cash and another check for the balance.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The earnest young man behind the counter in the office of Cabot, Bancroft and Cabot--the young man who had so definitely classified Galusha Bangs as a “nut”--was extremely surprised when that individual reappeared before his window and, producing the very check which he had obtained there so short a time before, politely requested to exchange it for eighty-two hundred dollars in cash and another check for the balance.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The young man himself asked questions, and then called Mr. Minor into consultation, and Mr. Minor asked more.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The earnest young man behind the counter in the office of Cabot, Bancroft and Cabot--the young man who had so definitely classified Galusha Bangs as a “nut”--was extremely surprised when that individual reappeared before his window and, producing the very check which he had obtained there so short a time before, politely requested to exchange it for eighty-two hundred dollars in cash and another check for the balance.
hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading The earnest young man behind the counter in the office of Cabot, Bancroft and Cabot--the young man who had so definitely classified Galusha Bangs as a “nut”--was extremely surprised when that individual reappeared before his window and, producing the very check which he had obtained there so short a time before, politely requested to exchange it for eighty-two hundred dollars in cash and another check for the balance.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Yes, if--ah--if you will be so good,” said Galusha.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The earnest young man behind the counter in the office of Cabot, Bancroft and Cabot--the young man who had so definitely classified Galusha Bangs as a “nut”--was extremely surprised when that individual reappeared before his window and, producing the very check which he had obtained there so short a time before, politely requested to exchange it for eighty-two hundred dollars in cash and another check for the balance.
individualadjectiveUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəl/
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading The earnest young man behind the counter in the office of Cabot, Bancroft and Cabot--the young man who had so definitely classified Galusha Bangs as a “nut”--was extremely surprised when that individual reappeared before his window and, producing the very check which he had obtained there so short a time before, politely requested to exchange it for eighty-two hundred dollars in cash and another check for the balance.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The young man himself asked questions, and then called Mr. Minor into consultation, and Mr. Minor asked more.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The earnest young man behind the counter in the office of Cabot, Bancroft and Cabot--the young man who had so definitely classified Galusha Bangs as a “nut”--was extremely surprised when that individual reappeared before his window and, producing the very check which he had obtained there so short a time before, politely requested to exchange it for eighty-two hundred dollars in cash and another check for the balance.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The earnest young man behind the counter in the office of Cabot, Bancroft and Cabot--the young man who had so definitely classified Galusha Bangs as a “nut”--was extremely surprised when that individual reappeared before his window and, producing the very check which he had obtained there so short a time before, politely requested to exchange it for eighty-two hundred dollars in cash and another check for the balance.
MinoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading The young man himself asked questions, and then called Mr. Minor into consultation, and Mr. Minor asked more.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The young man himself asked questions, and then called Mr. Minor into consultation, and Mr. Minor asked more.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading The young man himself asked questions, and then called Mr. Minor into consultation, and Mr. Minor asked more.
nutnounUS /nʌt/
usually large hard-shelled seed
From this reading The earnest young man behind the counter in the office of Cabot, Bancroft and Cabot--the young man who had so definitely classified Galusha Bangs as a “nut”--was extremely surprised when that individual reappeared before his window and, producing the very check which he had obtained there so short a time before, politely requested to exchange it for eighty-two hundred dollars in cash and another check for the balance.
obtainedverbUS /əbˈteɪnd/
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading The earnest young man behind the counter in the office of Cabot, Bancroft and Cabot--the young man who had so definitely classified Galusha Bangs as a “nut”--was extremely surprised when that individual reappeared before his window and, producing the very check which he had obtained there so short a time before, politely requested to exchange it for eighty-two hundred dollars in cash and another check for the balance.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The earnest young man behind the counter in the office of Cabot, Bancroft and Cabot--the young man who had so definitely classified Galusha Bangs as a “nut”--was extremely surprised when that individual reappeared before his window and, producing the very check which he had obtained there so short a time before, politely requested to exchange it for eighty-two hundred dollars in cash and another check for the balance.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The earnest young man behind the counter in the office of Cabot, Bancroft and Cabot--the young man who had so definitely classified Galusha Bangs as a “nut”--was extremely surprised when that individual reappeared before his window and, producing the very check which he had obtained there so short a time before, politely requested to exchange it for eighty-two hundred dollars in cash and another check for the balance.
politelyadverbUS /pəˈlaɪtli/
in a polite manner
From this reading The earnest young man behind the counter in the office of Cabot, Bancroft and Cabot--the young man who had so definitely classified Galusha Bangs as a “nut”--was extremely surprised when that individual reappeared before his window and, producing the very check which he had obtained there so short a time before, politely requested to exchange it for eighty-two hundred dollars in cash and another check for the balance.
producingverbUS /prəˈduːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading The earnest young man behind the counter in the office of Cabot, Bancroft and Cabot--the young man who had so definitely classified Galusha Bangs as a “nut”--was extremely surprised when that individual reappeared before his window and, producing the very check which he had obtained there so short a time before, politely requested to exchange it for eighty-two hundred dollars in cash and another check for the balance.
questionsnounUS /ˈkwestʃənz/
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading The young man himself asked questions, and then called Mr. Minor into consultation, and Mr. Minor asked more.
reappearedverbUS /ˌriːəˈpɪrd/
past form of “reappear” — appear again
From this reading The earnest young man behind the counter in the office of Cabot, Bancroft and Cabot--the young man who had so definitely classified Galusha Bangs as a “nut”--was extremely surprised when that individual reappeared before his window and, producing the very check which he had obtained there so short a time before, politely requested to exchange it for eighty-two hundred dollars in cash and another check for the balance.
requestedadjectiveUS /rɪˈkwestɪd/
asked for
From this reading The earnest young man behind the counter in the office of Cabot, Bancroft and Cabot--the young man who had so definitely classified Galusha Bangs as a “nut”--was extremely surprised when that individual reappeared before his window and, producing the very check which he had obtained there so short a time before, politely requested to exchange it for eighty-two hundred dollars in cash and another check for the balance.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Yes, if--ah--if you will be so good,” said Galusha.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The earnest young man behind the counter in the office of Cabot, Bancroft and Cabot--the young man who had so definitely classified Galusha Bangs as a “nut”--was extremely surprised when that individual reappeared before his window and, producing the very check which he had obtained there so short a time before, politely requested to exchange it for eighty-two hundred dollars in cash and another check for the balance.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The earnest young man behind the counter in the office of Cabot, Bancroft and Cabot--the young man who had so definitely classified Galusha Bangs as a “nut”--was extremely surprised when that individual reappeared before his window and, producing the very check which he had obtained there so short a time before, politely requested to exchange it for eighty-two hundred dollars in cash and another check for the balance.
surprisedadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzd/
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading The earnest young man behind the counter in the office of Cabot, Bancroft and Cabot--the young man who had so definitely classified Galusha Bangs as a “nut”--was extremely surprised when that individual reappeared before his window and, producing the very check which he had obtained there so short a time before, politely requested to exchange it for eighty-two hundred dollars in cash and another check for the balance.
ThankverbUS /θæŋk/
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading “Thank you.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The earnest young man behind the counter in the office of Cabot, Bancroft and Cabot--the young man who had so definitely classified Galusha Bangs as a “nut”--was extremely surprised when that individual reappeared before his window and, producing the very check which he had obtained there so short a time before, politely requested to exchange it for eighty-two hundred dollars in cash and another check for the balance.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The earnest young man behind the counter in the office of Cabot, Bancroft and Cabot--the young man who had so definitely classified Galusha Bangs as a “nut”--was extremely surprised when that individual reappeared before his window and, producing the very check which he had obtained there so short a time before, politely requested to exchange it for eighty-two hundred dollars in cash and another check for the balance.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The young man himself asked questions, and then called Mr. Minor into consultation, and Mr. Minor asked more.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading The earnest young man behind the counter in the office of Cabot, Bancroft and Cabot--the young man who had so definitely classified Galusha Bangs as a “nut”--was extremely surprised when that individual reappeared before his window and, producing the very check which he had obtained there so short a time before, politely requested to exchange it for eighty-two hundred dollars in cash and another check for the balance.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The earnest young man behind the counter in the office of Cabot, Bancroft and Cabot--the young man who had so definitely classified Galusha Bangs as a “nut”--was extremely surprised when that individual reappeared before his window and, producing the very check which he had obtained there so short a time before, politely requested to exchange it for eighty-two hundred dollars in cash and another check for the balance.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The earnest young man behind the counter in the office of Cabot, Bancroft and Cabot--the young man who had so definitely classified Galusha Bangs as a “nut”--was extremely surprised when that individual reappeared before his window and, producing the very check which he had obtained there so short a time before, politely requested to exchange it for eighty-two hundred dollars in cash and another check for the balance.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading The earnest young man behind the counter in the office of Cabot, Bancroft and Cabot--the young man who had so definitely classified Galusha Bangs as a “nut”--was extremely surprised when that individual reappeared before his window and, producing the very check which he had obtained there so short a time before, politely requested to exchange it for eighty-two hundred dollars in cash and another check for the balance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The earnest young man behind the counter in the office of Cabot, Bancroft and Cabot--the young man who had so definitely classified Galusha Bangs as a “nut”--was extremely surprised when that individual reappeared before his window and, producing the very check which he had obtained there so short a time before, politely requested to exchange it for eighty-two hundred dollars in cash and another check for the balance.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The earnest young man behind the counter in the office of Cabot, Bancroft and Cabot--the young man who had so definitely classified Galusha Bangs as a “nut”--was extremely surprised when that individual reappeared before his window and, producing the very check which he had obtained there so short a time before, politely requested to exchange it for eighty-two hundred dollars in cash and another check for the balance.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The earnest young man behind the counter in the office of Cabot, Bancroft and Cabot--the young man who had so definitely classified Galusha Bangs as a “nut”--was extremely surprised when that individual reappeared before his window and, producing the very check which he had obtained there so short a time before, politely requested to exchange it for eighty-two hundred dollars in cash and another check for the balance.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The earnest young man behind the counter in the office of Cabot, Bancroft and Cabot--the young man who had so definitely classified Galusha Bangs as a “nut”--was extremely surprised when that individual reappeared before his window and, producing the very check which he had obtained there so short a time before, politely requested to exchange it for eighty-two hundred dollars in cash and another check for the balance.
WhynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why--why--but--!” exclaimed the young man.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Yes, if--ah--if you will be so good,” said Galusha.
windownounUS /ˈwɪndoʊ/
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 The earnest young man behind the counter in the office of Cabot, Bancroft and Cabot--the young man who had so definitely classified Galusha Bangs as a “nut”--was extremely surprised when that individual reappeared before his window and, producing the very check which he had obtained there so short a time before, politely requested to exchange it for eighty-two hundred dollars in cash and another check for the balance.
YesnounUS /jes/
an affirmative
From this reading Yes, if--ah--if you will be so good,” said Galusha.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Thank you.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The earnest young man behind the counter in the office of Cabot, Bancroft and Cabot--the young man who had so definitely classified Galusha Bangs as a “nut”--was extremely surprised when that individual reappeared before his window and, producing the very check which he had obtained there so short a time before, politely requested to exchange it for eighty-two hundred dollars in cash and another check for the balance.