used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Her smile alone is worth fifty dollars a week to the business," Clover admitted, but they only paid her five at the start.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading Wallingford himself was surprised to find that, in spite of her apparently frivolous bent, she had considerable ability and was quick to learn.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading "Her smile alone is worth fifty dollars a week to the business," Clover admitted, but they only paid her five at the start.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading "Her smile alone is worth fifty dollars a week to the business," Clover admitted, but they only paid her five at the start.
AMAZINGadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading AN AMAZING COMBINATION OF PHILANTHROPY AND PROFIT IS INAUGURATED Minnie Bishop came to work for the Noble Order of Friendly Hands on the day that they moved into offices more in keeping with the magnificence of Mr. Wallingford, and she was by no means out of place amid the mahogany desks and fine rugs and huge leather chairs.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading AN AMAZING COMBINATION OF PHILANTHROPY AND PROFIT IS INAUGURATED Minnie Bishop came to work for the Noble Order of Friendly Hands on the day that they moved into offices more in keeping with the magnificence of Mr. Wallingford, and she was by no means out of place amid the mahogany desks and fine rugs and huge leather chairs.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN AMAZING COMBINATION OF PHILANTHROPY AND PROFIT IS INAUGURATED Minnie Bishop came to work for the Noble Order of Friendly Hands on the day that they moved into offices more in keeping with the magnificence of Mr. Wallingford, and she was by no means out of place amid the mahogany desks and fine rugs and huge leather chairs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN AMAZING COMBINATION OF PHILANTHROPY AND PROFIT IS INAUGURATED Minnie Bishop came to work for the Noble Order of Friendly Hands on the day that they moved into offices more in keeping with the magnificence of Mr. Wallingford, and she was by no means out of place amid the mahogany desks and fine rugs and huge leather chairs.
from appearances alone
From this reading Wallingford himself was surprised to find that, in spite of her apparently frivolous bent, she had considerable ability and was quick to learn.
approachesnounUS /əˈproʊtʃəz/
plural of “approach” — ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation
From this reading From the first he assumed a direct guardianship over her, and his approaches toward a slightly more than paternal friendship she considered great fun.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading From the first he assumed a direct guardianship over her, and his approaches toward a slightly more than paternal friendship she considered great fun.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Her smile alone is worth fifty dollars a week to the business," Clover admitted, but they only paid her five at the start.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading Wallingford himself was surprised to find that, in spite of her apparently frivolous bent, she had considerable ability and was quick to learn.
a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading AN AMAZING COMBINATION OF PHILANTHROPY AND PROFIT IS INAUGURATED Minnie Bishop came to work for the Noble Order of Friendly Hands on the day that they moved into offices more in keeping with the magnificence of Mr. Wallingford, and she was by no means out of place amid the mahogany desks and fine rugs and huge leather chairs.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "Her smile alone is worth fifty dollars a week to the business," Clover admitted, but they only paid her five at the start.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Her smile alone is worth fifty dollars a week to the business," Clover admitted, but they only paid her five at the start.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading AN AMAZING COMBINATION OF PHILANTHROPY AND PROFIT IS INAUGURATED Minnie Bishop came to work for the Noble Order of Friendly Hands on the day that they moved into offices more in keeping with the magnificence of Mr. Wallingford, and she was by no means out of place amid the mahogany desks and fine rugs and huge leather chairs.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading AN AMAZING COMBINATION OF PHILANTHROPY AND PROFIT IS INAUGURATED Minnie Bishop came to work for the Noble Order of Friendly Hands on the day that they moved into offices more in keeping with the magnificence of Mr. Wallingford, and she was by no means out of place amid the mahogany desks and fine rugs and huge leather chairs.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading AN AMAZING COMBINATION OF PHILANTHROPY AND PROFIT IS INAUGURATED Minnie Bishop came to work for the Noble Order of Friendly Hands on the day that they moved into offices more in keeping with the magnificence of Mr. Wallingford, and she was by no means out of place amid the mahogany desks and fine rugs and huge leather chairs.
ClovernounUS /ˈkloʊvər/
a plant of the genus Trifolium
From this reading "Her smile alone is worth fifty dollars a week to the business," Clover admitted, but they only paid her five at the start.
COMBINATIONnounUS /ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃən/
a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
From this reading AN AMAZING COMBINATION OF PHILANTHROPY AND PROFIT IS INAUGURATED Minnie Bishop came to work for the Noble Order of Friendly Hands on the day that they moved into offices more in keeping with the magnificence of Mr. Wallingford, and she was by no means out of place amid the mahogany desks and fine rugs and huge leather chairs.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Wallingford himself was surprised to find that, in spite of her apparently frivolous bent, she had considerable ability and was quick to learn.
carefully weighed
From this reading From the first he assumed a direct guardianship over her, and his approaches toward a slightly more than paternal friendship she considered great fun.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading AN AMAZING COMBINATION OF PHILANTHROPY AND PROFIT IS INAUGURATED Minnie Bishop came to work for the Noble Order of Friendly Hands on the day that they moved into offices more in keeping with the magnificence of Mr. Wallingford, and she was by no means out of place amid the mahogany desks and fine rugs and huge leather chairs.
desksnounUS /desks/
plural of “desk” — a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading AN AMAZING COMBINATION OF PHILANTHROPY AND PROFIT IS INAUGURATED Minnie Bishop came to work for the Noble Order of Friendly Hands on the day that they moved into offices more in keeping with the magnificence of Mr. Wallingford, and she was by no means out of place amid the mahogany desks and fine rugs and huge leather chairs.
command with authority
From this reading From the first he assumed a direct guardianship over her, and his approaches toward a slightly more than paternal friendship she considered great fun.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading "Her smile alone is worth fifty dollars a week to the business," Clover admitted, but they only paid her five at the start.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading "Her smile alone is worth fifty dollars a week to the business," Clover admitted, but they only paid her five at the start.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Wallingford himself was surprised to find that, in spite of her apparently frivolous bent, she had considerable ability and was quick to learn.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading AN AMAZING COMBINATION OF PHILANTHROPY AND PROFIT IS INAUGURATED Minnie Bishop came to work for the Noble Order of Friendly Hands on the day that they moved into offices more in keeping with the magnificence of Mr. Wallingford, and she was by no means out of place amid the mahogany desks and fine rugs and huge leather chairs.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading From the first he assumed a direct guardianship over her, and his approaches toward a slightly more than paternal friendship she considered great fun.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading "Her smile alone is worth fifty dollars a week to the business," Clover admitted, but they only paid her five at the start.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AN AMAZING COMBINATION OF PHILANTHROPY AND PROFIT IS INAUGURATED Minnie Bishop came to work for the Noble Order of Friendly Hands on the day that they moved into offices more in keeping with the magnificence of Mr. Wallingford, and she was by no means out of place amid the mahogany desks and fine rugs and huge leather chairs.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading AN AMAZING COMBINATION OF PHILANTHROPY AND PROFIT IS INAUGURATED Minnie Bishop came to work for the Noble Order of Friendly Hands on the day that they moved into offices more in keeping with the magnificence of Mr. Wallingford, and she was by no means out of place amid the mahogany desks and fine rugs and huge leather chairs.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading From the first he assumed a direct guardianship over her, and his approaches toward a slightly more than paternal friendship she considered great fun.
frivolousadjectiveUS /ˈfrɪvələs/
not serious in content or attitude or behavior
From this reading Wallingford himself was surprised to find that, in spite of her apparently frivolous bent, she had considerable ability and was quick to learn.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the first he assumed a direct guardianship over her, and his approaches toward a slightly more than paternal friendship she considered great fun.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading From the first he assumed a direct guardianship over her, and his approaches toward a slightly more than paternal friendship she considered great fun.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading From the first he assumed a direct guardianship over her, and his approaches toward a slightly more than paternal friendship she considered great fun.
guardianshipnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiənʃɪp/
attention and management implying responsibility for safety
From this reading From the first he assumed a direct guardianship over her, and his approaches toward a slightly more than paternal friendship she considered great fun.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had more to recommend her, however, than white teeth and red lips.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading AN AMAZING COMBINATION OF PHILANTHROPY AND PROFIT IS INAUGURATED Minnie Bishop came to work for the Noble Order of Friendly Hands on the day that they moved into offices more in keeping with the magnificence of Mr. Wallingford, and she was by no means out of place amid the mahogany desks and fine rugs and huge leather chairs.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From the first he assumed a direct guardianship over her, and his approaches toward a slightly more than paternal friendship she considered great fun.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Her smile alone is worth fifty dollars a week to the business," Clover admitted, but they only paid her five at the start.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Wallingford himself was surprised to find that, in spite of her apparently frivolous bent, she had considerable ability and was quick to learn.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading From the first he assumed a direct guardianship over her, and his approaches toward a slightly more than paternal friendship she considered great fun.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading She had more to recommend her, however, than white teeth and red lips.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading AN AMAZING COMBINATION OF PHILANTHROPY AND PROFIT IS INAUGURATED Minnie Bishop came to work for the Noble Order of Friendly Hands on the day that they moved into offices more in keeping with the magnificence of Mr. Wallingford, and she was by no means out of place amid the mahogany desks and fine rugs and huge leather chairs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN AMAZING COMBINATION OF PHILANTHROPY AND PROFIT IS INAUGURATED Minnie Bishop came to work for the Noble Order of Friendly Hands on the day that they moved into offices more in keeping with the magnificence of Mr. Wallingford, and she was by no means out of place amid the mahogany desks and fine rugs and huge leather chairs.
INAUGURATEDverbUS /ɪˈnɔːɡəreɪtɪd/
past form of “inaugurate” — commence officially
From this reading AN AMAZING COMBINATION OF PHILANTHROPY AND PROFIT IS INAUGURATED Minnie Bishop came to work for the Noble Order of Friendly Hands on the day that they moved into offices more in keeping with the magnificence of Mr. Wallingford, and she was by no means out of place amid the mahogany desks and fine rugs and huge leather chairs.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading AN AMAZING COMBINATION OF PHILANTHROPY AND PROFIT IS INAUGURATED Minnie Bishop came to work for the Noble Order of Friendly Hands on the day that they moved into offices more in keeping with the magnificence of Mr. Wallingford, and she was by no means out of place amid the mahogany desks and fine rugs and huge leather chairs.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN AMAZING COMBINATION OF PHILANTHROPY AND PROFIT IS INAUGURATED Minnie Bishop came to work for the Noble Order of Friendly Hands on the day that they moved into offices more in keeping with the magnificence of Mr. Wallingford, and she was by no means out of place amid the mahogany desks and fine rugs and huge leather chairs.
conformity or harmony
From this reading AN AMAZING COMBINATION OF PHILANTHROPY AND PROFIT IS INAUGURATED Minnie Bishop came to work for the Noble Order of Friendly Hands on the day that they moved into offices more in keeping with the magnificence of Mr. Wallingford, and she was by no means out of place amid the mahogany desks and fine rugs and huge leather chairs.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Wallingford himself was surprised to find that, in spite of her apparently frivolous bent, she had considerable ability and was quick to learn.
leathernounUS /ˈleðər/
an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning
From this reading AN AMAZING COMBINATION OF PHILANTHROPY AND PROFIT IS INAUGURATED Minnie Bishop came to work for the Noble Order of Friendly Hands on the day that they moved into offices more in keeping with the magnificence of Mr. Wallingford, and she was by no means out of place amid the mahogany desks and fine rugs and huge leather chairs.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading She had more to recommend her, however, than white teeth and red lips.
magnificencenoun
splendid or imposing in size or appearance
From this reading AN AMAZING COMBINATION OF PHILANTHROPY AND PROFIT IS INAUGURATED Minnie Bishop came to work for the Noble Order of Friendly Hands on the day that they moved into offices more in keeping with the magnificence of Mr. Wallingford, and she was by no means out of place amid the mahogany desks and fine rugs and huge leather chairs.
mahoganynounUS /məˈhɑːɡəni/
wood of any of various mahogany trees; much used for cabinetwork and furniture
From this reading AN AMAZING COMBINATION OF PHILANTHROPY AND PROFIT IS INAUGURATED Minnie Bishop came to work for the Noble Order of Friendly Hands on the day that they moved into offices more in keeping with the magnificence of Mr. Wallingford, and she was by no means out of place amid the mahogany desks and fine rugs and huge leather chairs.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading AN AMAZING COMBINATION OF PHILANTHROPY AND PROFIT IS INAUGURATED Minnie Bishop came to work for the Noble Order of Friendly Hands on the day that they moved into offices more in keeping with the magnificence of Mr. Wallingford, and she was by no means out of place amid the mahogany desks and fine rugs and huge leather chairs.
Minnie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN AMAZING COMBINATION OF PHILANTHROPY AND PROFIT IS INAUGURATED Minnie Bishop came to work for the Noble Order of Friendly Hands on the day that they moved into offices more in keeping with the magnificence of Mr. Wallingford, and she was by no means out of place amid the mahogany desks and fine rugs and huge leather chairs.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading AN AMAZING COMBINATION OF PHILANTHROPY AND PROFIT IS INAUGURATED Minnie Bishop came to work for the Noble Order of Friendly Hands on the day that they moved into offices more in keeping with the magnificence of Mr. Wallingford, and she was by no means out of place amid the mahogany desks and fine rugs and huge leather chairs.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading AN AMAZING COMBINATION OF PHILANTHROPY AND PROFIT IS INAUGURATED Minnie Bishop came to work for the Noble Order of Friendly Hands on the day that they moved into offices more in keeping with the magnificence of Mr. Wallingford, and she was by no means out of place amid the mahogany desks and fine rugs and huge leather chairs.
a form of address for a man
From this reading AN AMAZING COMBINATION OF PHILANTHROPY AND PROFIT IS INAUGURATED Minnie Bishop came to work for the Noble Order of Friendly Hands on the day that they moved into offices more in keeping with the magnificence of Mr. Wallingford, and she was by no means out of place amid the mahogany desks and fine rugs and huge leather chairs.
not any; not one
From this reading AN AMAZING COMBINATION OF PHILANTHROPY AND PROFIT IS INAUGURATED Minnie Bishop came to work for the Noble Order of Friendly Hands on the day that they moved into offices more in keeping with the magnificence of Mr. Wallingford, and she was by no means out of place amid the mahogany desks and fine rugs and huge leather chairs.
NobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading AN AMAZING COMBINATION OF PHILANTHROPY AND PROFIT IS INAUGURATED Minnie Bishop came to work for the Noble Order of Friendly Hands on the day that they moved into offices more in keeping with the magnificence of Mr. Wallingford, and she was by no means out of place amid the mahogany desks and fine rugs and huge leather chairs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN AMAZING COMBINATION OF PHILANTHROPY AND PROFIT IS INAUGURATED Minnie Bishop came to work for the Noble Order of Friendly Hands on the day that they moved into offices more in keeping with the magnificence of Mr. Wallingford, and she was by no means out of place amid the mahogany desks and fine rugs and huge leather chairs.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading AN AMAZING COMBINATION OF PHILANTHROPY AND PROFIT IS INAUGURATED Minnie Bishop came to work for the Noble Order of Friendly Hands on the day that they moved into offices more in keeping with the magnificence of Mr. Wallingford, and she was by no means out of place amid the mahogany desks and fine rugs and huge leather chairs.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AN AMAZING COMBINATION OF PHILANTHROPY AND PROFIT IS INAUGURATED Minnie Bishop came to work for the Noble Order of Friendly Hands on the day that they moved into offices more in keeping with the magnificence of Mr. Wallingford, and she was by no means out of place amid the mahogany desks and fine rugs and huge leather chairs.
and nothing more
From this reading "Her smile alone is worth fifty dollars a week to the business," Clover admitted, but they only paid her five at the start.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading AN AMAZING COMBINATION OF PHILANTHROPY AND PROFIT IS INAUGURATED Minnie Bishop came to work for the Noble Order of Friendly Hands on the day that they moved into offices more in keeping with the magnificence of Mr. Wallingford, and she was by no means out of place amid the mahogany desks and fine rugs and huge leather chairs.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading AN AMAZING COMBINATION OF PHILANTHROPY AND PROFIT IS INAUGURATED Minnie Bishop came to work for the Noble Order of Friendly Hands on the day that they moved into offices more in keeping with the magnificence of Mr. Wallingford, and she was by no means out of place amid the mahogany desks and fine rugs and huge leather chairs.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading From the first he assumed a direct guardianship over her, and his approaches toward a slightly more than paternal friendship she considered great fun.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading "Her smile alone is worth fifty dollars a week to the business," Clover admitted, but they only paid her five at the start.
paternaladjectiveUS /pəˈtɜːrnəl/
belonging to or inherited from one's father
From this reading From the first he assumed a direct guardianship over her, and his approaches toward a slightly more than paternal friendship she considered great fun.
PHILANTHROPYnounUS /fɪˈlænθrəpi/
voluntary promotion of human welfare
From this reading AN AMAZING COMBINATION OF PHILANTHROPY AND PROFIT IS INAUGURATED Minnie Bishop came to work for the Noble Order of Friendly Hands on the day that they moved into offices more in keeping with the magnificence of Mr. Wallingford, and she was by no means out of place amid the mahogany desks and fine rugs and huge leather chairs.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading AN AMAZING COMBINATION OF PHILANTHROPY AND PROFIT IS INAUGURATED Minnie Bishop came to work for the Noble Order of Friendly Hands on the day that they moved into offices more in keeping with the magnificence of Mr. Wallingford, and she was by no means out of place amid the mahogany desks and fine rugs and huge leather chairs.
PROFITnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading AN AMAZING COMBINATION OF PHILANTHROPY AND PROFIT IS INAUGURATED Minnie Bishop came to work for the Noble Order of Friendly Hands on the day that they moved into offices more in keeping with the magnificence of Mr. Wallingford, and she was by no means out of place amid the mahogany desks and fine rugs and huge leather chairs.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Wallingford himself was surprised to find that, in spite of her apparently frivolous bent, she had considerable ability and was quick to learn.
recommendverbUS /ˌrekəˈmend/
push for something
From this reading She had more to recommend her, however, than white teeth and red lips.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading She had more to recommend her, however, than white teeth and red lips.
rugsnounUS /rʌɡz/
plural of “rug” — floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading AN AMAZING COMBINATION OF PHILANTHROPY AND PROFIT IS INAUGURATED Minnie Bishop came to work for the Noble Order of Friendly Hands on the day that they moved into offices more in keeping with the magnificence of Mr. Wallingford, and she was by no means out of place amid the mahogany desks and fine rugs and huge leather chairs.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AN AMAZING COMBINATION OF PHILANTHROPY AND PROFIT IS INAUGURATED Minnie Bishop came to work for the Noble Order of Friendly Hands on the day that they moved into offices more in keeping with the magnificence of Mr. Wallingford, and she was by no means out of place amid the mahogany desks and fine rugs and huge leather chairs.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading From the first he assumed a direct guardianship over her, and his approaches toward a slightly more than paternal friendship she considered great fun.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "Her smile alone is worth fifty dollars a week to the business," Clover admitted, but they only paid her five at the start.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Wallingford himself was surprised to find that, in spite of her apparently frivolous bent, she had considerable ability and was quick to learn.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Her smile alone is worth fifty dollars a week to the business," Clover admitted, but they only paid her five at the start.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Wallingford himself was surprised to find that, in spite of her apparently frivolous bent, she had considerable ability and was quick to learn.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading She had more to recommend her, however, than white teeth and red lips.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She had more to recommend her, however, than white teeth and red lips.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AN AMAZING COMBINATION OF PHILANTHROPY AND PROFIT IS INAUGURATED Minnie Bishop came to work for the Noble Order of Friendly Hands on the day that they moved into offices more in keeping with the magnificence of Mr. Wallingford, and she was by no means out of place amid the mahogany desks and fine rugs and huge leather chairs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN AMAZING COMBINATION OF PHILANTHROPY AND PROFIT IS INAUGURATED Minnie Bishop came to work for the Noble Order of Friendly Hands on the day that they moved into offices more in keeping with the magnificence of Mr. Wallingford, and she was by no means out of place amid the mahogany desks and fine rugs and huge leather chairs.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AN AMAZING COMBINATION OF PHILANTHROPY AND PROFIT IS INAUGURATED Minnie Bishop came to work for the Noble Order of Friendly Hands on the day that they moved into offices more in keeping with the magnificence of Mr. Wallingford, and she was by no means out of place amid the mahogany desks and fine rugs and huge leather chairs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN AMAZING COMBINATION OF PHILANTHROPY AND PROFIT IS INAUGURATED Minnie Bishop came to work for the Noble Order of Friendly Hands on the day that they moved into offices more in keeping with the magnificence of Mr. Wallingford, and she was by no means out of place amid the mahogany desks and fine rugs and huge leather chairs.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading From the first he assumed a direct guardianship over her, and his approaches toward a slightly more than paternal friendship she considered great fun.
Wallingford
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN AMAZING COMBINATION OF PHILANTHROPY AND PROFIT IS INAUGURATED Minnie Bishop came to work for the Noble Order of Friendly Hands on the day that they moved into offices more in keeping with the magnificence of Mr. Wallingford, and she was by no means out of place amid the mahogany desks and fine rugs and huge leather chairs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN AMAZING COMBINATION OF PHILANTHROPY AND PROFIT IS INAUGURATED Minnie Bishop came to work for the Noble Order of Friendly Hands on the day that they moved into offices more in keeping with the magnificence of Mr. Wallingford, and she was by no means out of place amid the mahogany desks and fine rugs and huge leather chairs.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading "Her smile alone is worth fifty dollars a week to the business," Clover admitted, but they only paid her five at the start.
a Caucasian
From this reading She had more to recommend her, however, than white teeth and red lips.
in the company of; together with
From this reading AN AMAZING COMBINATION OF PHILANTHROPY AND PROFIT IS INAUGURATED Minnie Bishop came to work for the Noble Order of Friendly Hands on the day that they moved into offices more in keeping with the magnificence of Mr. Wallingford, and she was by no means out of place amid the mahogany desks and fine rugs and huge leather chairs.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading AN AMAZING COMBINATION OF PHILANTHROPY AND PROFIT IS INAUGURATED Minnie Bishop came to work for the Noble Order of Friendly Hands on the day that they moved into offices more in keeping with the magnificence of Mr. Wallingford, and she was by no means out of place amid the mahogany desks and fine rugs and huge leather chairs.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading "Her smile alone is worth fifty dollars a week to the business," Clover admitted, but they only paid her five at the start.
