used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “He has a secret motive in his search, Honest, yet would he not that all the world Saw full into his heart:--a right good heart-- Devising nothing evil, yet aware Of certain silent secrets of its own.”
(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 “He has a secret motive in his search, Honest, yet would he not that all the world Saw full into his heart:--a right good heart-- Devising nothing evil, yet aware Of certain silent secrets of its own.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was the day before the despatch of one of the mails, and everybody in the office was very busy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IT was not without a little embarrassment that Cuthbert presented himself next day at the office of his uncle.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading “He has a secret motive in his search, Honest, yet would he not that all the world Saw full into his heart:--a right good heart-- Devising nothing evil, yet aware Of certain silent secrets of its own.”
badinagenoun
frivolous banter
From this reading Round the desk of Mr. Gilchrist, the cashier, who had the capital business head, and the two hundred yearly pounds, the snuff lay in little heaps, and all the clerks of meaner degree were working furiously, with scarcely time to interchange now and then, the usual _badinage_ of the counting-house; while, in Mr. Buchanan’s room, Richard sat writing letters beside his father.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was the day before the despatch of one of the mails, and everybody in the office was very busy.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Round the desk of Mr. Gilchrist, the cashier, who had the capital business head, and the two hundred yearly pounds, the snuff lay in little heaps, and all the clerks of meaner degree were working furiously, with scarcely time to interchange now and then, the usual _badinage_ of the counting-house; while, in Mr. Buchanan’s room, Richard sat writing letters beside his father.
Buchanan'snounUS /bjuːˈkænənz/
possessive form of “buchanan” — 15th President of the United States (1791-1868)
From this reading Round the desk of Mr. Gilchrist, the cashier, who had the capital business head, and the two hundred yearly pounds, the snuff lay in little heaps, and all the clerks of meaner degree were working furiously, with scarcely time to interchange now and then, the usual _badinage_ of the counting-house; while, in Mr. Buchanan’s room, Richard sat writing letters beside his father.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Round the desk of Mr. Gilchrist, the cashier, who had the capital business head, and the two hundred yearly pounds, the snuff lay in little heaps, and all the clerks of meaner degree were working furiously, with scarcely time to interchange now and then, the usual _badinage_ of the counting-house; while, in Mr. Buchanan’s room, Richard sat writing letters beside his father.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading It was the day before the despatch of one of the mails, and everybody in the office was very busy.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading Round the desk of Mr. Gilchrist, the cashier, who had the capital business head, and the two hundred yearly pounds, the snuff lay in little heaps, and all the clerks of meaner degree were working furiously, with scarcely time to interchange now and then, the usual _badinage_ of the counting-house; while, in Mr. Buchanan’s room, Richard sat writing letters beside his father.
cashiernounUS /kæˈʃɪr/
an employee of a bank who receives and pays out money
From this reading Round the desk of Mr. Gilchrist, the cashier, who had the capital business head, and the two hundred yearly pounds, the snuff lay in little heaps, and all the clerks of meaner degree were working furiously, with scarcely time to interchange now and then, the usual _badinage_ of the counting-house; while, in Mr. Buchanan’s room, Richard sat writing letters beside his father.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading “He has a secret motive in his search, Honest, yet would he not that all the world Saw full into his heart:--a right good heart-- Devising nothing evil, yet aware Of certain silent secrets of its own.”
clerksnounUS /klɜːrks/
plural of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading Round the desk of Mr. Gilchrist, the cashier, who had the capital business head, and the two hundred yearly pounds, the snuff lay in little heaps, and all the clerks of meaner degree were working furiously, with scarcely time to interchange now and then, the usual _badinage_ of the counting-house; while, in Mr. Buchanan’s room, Richard sat writing letters beside his father.
counting-house
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From this reading Round the desk of Mr. Gilchrist, the cashier, who had the capital business head, and the two hundred yearly pounds, the snuff lay in little heaps, and all the clerks of meaner degree were working furiously, with scarcely time to interchange now and then, the usual _badinage_ of the counting-house; while, in Mr. Buchanan’s room, Richard sat writing letters beside his father.
Cuthbert
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From this reading IT was not without a little embarrassment that Cuthbert presented himself next day at the office of his uncle.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading IT was not without a little embarrassment that Cuthbert presented himself next day at the office of his uncle.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Round the desk of Mr. Gilchrist, the cashier, who had the capital business head, and the two hundred yearly pounds, the snuff lay in little heaps, and all the clerks of meaner degree were working furiously, with scarcely time to interchange now and then, the usual _badinage_ of the counting-house; while, in Mr. Buchanan’s room, Richard sat writing letters beside his father.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading Round the desk of Mr. Gilchrist, the cashier, who had the capital business head, and the two hundred yearly pounds, the snuff lay in little heaps, and all the clerks of meaner degree were working furiously, with scarcely time to interchange now and then, the usual _badinage_ of the counting-house; while, in Mr. Buchanan’s room, Richard sat writing letters beside his father.
despatchverb
send away towards a designated goal
From this reading It was the day before the despatch of one of the mails, and everybody in the office was very busy.
DevisingnounUS /dɪˈvaɪzɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading “He has a secret motive in his search, Honest, yet would he not that all the world Saw full into his heart:--a right good heart-- Devising nothing evil, yet aware Of certain silent secrets of its own.”
embarrassmentnounUS /ɪmˈberəsmənt/
the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading IT was not without a little embarrassment that Cuthbert presented himself next day at the office of his uncle.
every person
From this reading It was the day before the despatch of one of the mails, and everybody in the office was very busy.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading “He has a secret motive in his search, Honest, yet would he not that all the world Saw full into his heart:--a right good heart-- Devising nothing evil, yet aware Of certain silent secrets of its own.”
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Round the desk of Mr. Gilchrist, the cashier, who had the capital business head, and the two hundred yearly pounds, the snuff lay in little heaps, and all the clerks of meaner degree were working furiously, with scarcely time to interchange now and then, the usual _badinage_ of the counting-house; while, in Mr. Buchanan’s room, Richard sat writing letters beside his father.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading “He has a secret motive in his search, Honest, yet would he not that all the world Saw full into his heart:--a right good heart-- Devising nothing evil, yet aware Of certain silent secrets of its own.”
furiouslyadverbUS /ˈfjʊriəsli/
(of the elements) in a wild and stormy manner
From this reading Round the desk of Mr. Gilchrist, the cashier, who had the capital business head, and the two hundred yearly pounds, the snuff lay in little heaps, and all the clerks of meaner degree were working furiously, with scarcely time to interchange now and then, the usual _badinage_ of the counting-house; while, in Mr. Buchanan’s room, Richard sat writing letters beside his father.
Gilchrist
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From this reading Round the desk of Mr. Gilchrist, the cashier, who had the capital business head, and the two hundred yearly pounds, the snuff lay in little heaps, and all the clerks of meaner degree were working furiously, with scarcely time to interchange now and then, the usual _badinage_ of the counting-house; while, in Mr. Buchanan’s room, Richard sat writing letters beside his father.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “He has a secret motive in his search, Honest, yet would he not that all the world Saw full into his heart:--a right good heart-- Devising nothing evil, yet aware Of certain silent secrets of its own.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Round the desk of Mr. Gilchrist, the cashier, who had the capital business head, and the two hundred yearly pounds, the snuff lay in little heaps, and all the clerks of meaner degree were working furiously, with scarcely time to interchange now and then, the usual _badinage_ of the counting-house; while, in Mr. Buchanan’s room, Richard sat writing letters beside his father.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “He has a secret motive in his search, Honest, yet would he not that all the world Saw full into his heart:--a right good heart-- Devising nothing evil, yet aware Of certain silent secrets of its own.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “He has a secret motive in his search, Honest, yet would he not that all the world Saw full into his heart:--a right good heart-- Devising nothing evil, yet aware Of certain silent secrets of its own.”
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Round the desk of Mr. Gilchrist, the cashier, who had the capital business head, and the two hundred yearly pounds, the snuff lay in little heaps, and all the clerks of meaner degree were working furiously, with scarcely time to interchange now and then, the usual _badinage_ of the counting-house; while, in Mr. Buchanan’s room, Richard sat writing letters beside his father.
heapsnounUS /hiːps/
a large number or amount
From this reading Round the desk of Mr. Gilchrist, the cashier, who had the capital business head, and the two hundred yearly pounds, the snuff lay in little heaps, and all the clerks of meaner degree were working furiously, with scarcely time to interchange now and then, the usual _badinage_ of the counting-house; while, in Mr. Buchanan’s room, Richard sat writing letters beside his father.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading “He has a secret motive in his search, Honest, yet would he not that all the world Saw full into his heart:--a right good heart-- Devising nothing evil, yet aware Of certain silent secrets of its own.”
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading IT was not without a little embarrassment that Cuthbert presented himself next day at the office of his uncle.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “He has a secret motive in his search, Honest, yet would he not that all the world Saw full into his heart:--a right good heart-- Devising nothing evil, yet aware Of certain silent secrets of its own.”
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading “He has a secret motive in his search, Honest, yet would he not that all the world Saw full into his heart:--a right good heart-- Devising nothing evil, yet aware Of certain silent secrets of its own.”
ten 10s
From this reading Round the desk of Mr. Gilchrist, the cashier, who had the capital business head, and the two hundred yearly pounds, the snuff lay in little heaps, and all the clerks of meaner degree were working furiously, with scarcely time to interchange now and then, the usual _badinage_ of the counting-house; while, in Mr. Buchanan’s room, Richard sat writing letters beside his father.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “He has a secret motive in his search, Honest, yet would he not that all the world Saw full into his heart:--a right good heart-- Devising nothing evil, yet aware Of certain silent secrets of its own.”
interchangenounUS /ˌɪntərˈtʃeɪndʒ/
a junction of highways on different levels that permits traffic to move from one to another without crossing traffic streams
From this reading Round the desk of Mr. Gilchrist, the cashier, who had the capital business head, and the two hundred yearly pounds, the snuff lay in little heaps, and all the clerks of meaner degree were working furiously, with scarcely time to interchange now and then, the usual _badinage_ of the counting-house; while, in Mr. Buchanan’s room, Richard sat writing letters beside his father.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “He has a secret motive in his search, Honest, yet would he not that all the world Saw full into his heart:--a right good heart-- Devising nothing evil, yet aware Of certain silent secrets of its own.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT was not without a little embarrassment that Cuthbert presented himself next day at the office of his uncle.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading “He has a secret motive in his search, Honest, yet would he not that all the world Saw full into his heart:--a right good heart-- Devising nothing evil, yet aware Of certain silent secrets of its own.”
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Round the desk of Mr. Gilchrist, the cashier, who had the capital business head, and the two hundred yearly pounds, the snuff lay in little heaps, and all the clerks of meaner degree were working furiously, with scarcely time to interchange now and then, the usual _badinage_ of the counting-house; while, in Mr. Buchanan’s room, Richard sat writing letters beside his father.
the literary culture
From this reading Round the desk of Mr. Gilchrist, the cashier, who had the capital business head, and the two hundred yearly pounds, the snuff lay in little heaps, and all the clerks of meaner degree were working furiously, with scarcely time to interchange now and then, the usual _badinage_ of the counting-house; while, in Mr. Buchanan’s room, Richard sat writing letters beside his father.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading IT was not without a little embarrassment that Cuthbert presented himself next day at the office of his uncle.
mailsnounUS /meɪlz/
plural of “mail” — the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading It was the day before the despatch of one of the mails, and everybody in the office was very busy.
meaneradjectiveUS /ˈmiːnər/
comparative of “mean” — approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading Round the desk of Mr. Gilchrist, the cashier, who had the capital business head, and the two hundred yearly pounds, the snuff lay in little heaps, and all the clerks of meaner degree were working furiously, with scarcely time to interchange now and then, the usual _badinage_ of the counting-house; while, in Mr. Buchanan’s room, Richard sat writing letters beside his father.
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading “He has a secret motive in his search, Honest, yet would he not that all the world Saw full into his heart:--a right good heart-- Devising nothing evil, yet aware Of certain silent secrets of its own.”
a form of address for a man
From this reading Round the desk of Mr. Gilchrist, the cashier, who had the capital business head, and the two hundred yearly pounds, the snuff lay in little heaps, and all the clerks of meaner degree were working furiously, with scarcely time to interchange now and then, the usual _badinage_ of the counting-house; while, in Mr. Buchanan’s room, Richard sat writing letters beside his father.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading IT was not without a little embarrassment that Cuthbert presented himself next day at the office of his uncle.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “He has a secret motive in his search, Honest, yet would he not that all the world Saw full into his heart:--a right good heart-- Devising nothing evil, yet aware Of certain silent secrets of its own.”
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “He has a secret motive in his search, Honest, yet would he not that all the world Saw full into his heart:--a right good heart-- Devising nothing evil, yet aware Of certain silent secrets of its own.”
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Round the desk of Mr. Gilchrist, the cashier, who had the capital business head, and the two hundred yearly pounds, the snuff lay in little heaps, and all the clerks of meaner degree were working furiously, with scarcely time to interchange now and then, the usual _badinage_ of the counting-house; while, in Mr. Buchanan’s room, Richard sat writing letters beside his father.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “He has a secret motive in his search, Honest, yet would he not that all the world Saw full into his heart:--a right good heart-- Devising nothing evil, yet aware Of certain silent secrets of its own.”
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading IT was not without a little embarrassment that Cuthbert presented himself next day at the office of his uncle.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading OLD PLAY.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was the day before the despatch of one of the mails, and everybody in the office was very busy.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading “He has a secret motive in his search, Honest, yet would he not that all the world Saw full into his heart:--a right good heart-- Devising nothing evil, yet aware Of certain silent secrets of its own.”
participate in games or sport
From this reading OLD PLAY.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading Round the desk of Mr. Gilchrist, the cashier, who had the capital business head, and the two hundred yearly pounds, the snuff lay in little heaps, and all the clerks of meaner degree were working furiously, with scarcely time to interchange now and then, the usual _badinage_ of the counting-house; while, in Mr. Buchanan’s room, Richard sat writing letters beside his father.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading IT was not without a little embarrassment that Cuthbert presented himself next day at the office of his uncle.
Richard
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From this reading Round the desk of Mr. Gilchrist, the cashier, who had the capital business head, and the two hundred yearly pounds, the snuff lay in little heaps, and all the clerks of meaner degree were working furiously, with scarcely time to interchange now and then, the usual _badinage_ of the counting-house; while, in Mr. Buchanan’s room, Richard sat writing letters beside his father.
precisely, exactly
From this reading “He has a secret motive in his search, Honest, yet would he not that all the world Saw full into his heart:--a right good heart-- Devising nothing evil, yet aware Of certain silent secrets of its own.”
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Round the desk of Mr. Gilchrist, the cashier, who had the capital business head, and the two hundred yearly pounds, the snuff lay in little heaps, and all the clerks of meaner degree were working furiously, with scarcely time to interchange now and then, the usual _badinage_ of the counting-house; while, in Mr. Buchanan’s room, Richard sat writing letters beside his father.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Round the desk of Mr. Gilchrist, the cashier, who had the capital business head, and the two hundred yearly pounds, the snuff lay in little heaps, and all the clerks of meaner degree were working furiously, with scarcely time to interchange now and then, the usual _badinage_ of the counting-house; while, in Mr. Buchanan’s room, Richard sat writing letters beside his father.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Round the desk of Mr. Gilchrist, the cashier, who had the capital business head, and the two hundred yearly pounds, the snuff lay in little heaps, and all the clerks of meaner degree were working furiously, with scarcely time to interchange now and then, the usual _badinage_ of the counting-house; while, in Mr. Buchanan’s room, Richard sat writing letters beside his father.
cut with a saw
From this reading “He has a secret motive in his search, Honest, yet would he not that all the world Saw full into his heart:--a right good heart-- Devising nothing evil, yet aware Of certain silent secrets of its own.”
only a very short time before
From this reading Round the desk of Mr. Gilchrist, the cashier, who had the capital business head, and the two hundred yearly pounds, the snuff lay in little heaps, and all the clerks of meaner degree were working furiously, with scarcely time to interchange now and then, the usual _badinage_ of the counting-house; while, in Mr. Buchanan’s room, Richard sat writing letters beside his father.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading “He has a secret motive in his search, Honest, yet would he not that all the world Saw full into his heart:--a right good heart-- Devising nothing evil, yet aware Of certain silent secrets of its own.”
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading “He has a secret motive in his search, Honest, yet would he not that all the world Saw full into his heart:--a right good heart-- Devising nothing evil, yet aware Of certain silent secrets of its own.”
secretsnounUS /ˈsiːkrəts/
plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)
From this reading “He has a secret motive in his search, Honest, yet would he not that all the world Saw full into his heart:--a right good heart-- Devising nothing evil, yet aware Of certain silent secrets of its own.”
marked by absence of sound
From this reading “He has a secret motive in his search, Honest, yet would he not that all the world Saw full into his heart:--a right good heart-- Devising nothing evil, yet aware Of certain silent secrets of its own.”
snuffnounUS /snʌf/
the charred portion of a candlewick
From this reading Round the desk of Mr. Gilchrist, the cashier, who had the capital business head, and the two hundred yearly pounds, the snuff lay in little heaps, and all the clerks of meaner degree were working furiously, with scarcely time to interchange now and then, the usual _badinage_ of the counting-house; while, in Mr. Buchanan’s room, Richard sat writing letters beside his father.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “He has a secret motive in his search, Honest, yet would he not that all the world Saw full into his heart:--a right good heart-- Devising nothing evil, yet aware Of certain silent secrets of its own.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “He has a secret motive in his search, Honest, yet would he not that all the world Saw full into his heart:--a right good heart-- Devising nothing evil, yet aware Of certain silent secrets of its own.”
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Round the desk of Mr. Gilchrist, the cashier, who had the capital business head, and the two hundred yearly pounds, the snuff lay in little heaps, and all the clerks of meaner degree were working furiously, with scarcely time to interchange now and then, the usual _badinage_ of the counting-house; while, in Mr. Buchanan’s room, Richard sat writing letters beside his father.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Round the desk of Mr. Gilchrist, the cashier, who had the capital business head, and the two hundred yearly pounds, the snuff lay in little heaps, and all the clerks of meaner degree were working furiously, with scarcely time to interchange now and then, the usual _badinage_ of the counting-house; while, in Mr. Buchanan’s room, Richard sat writing letters beside his father.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Round the desk of Mr. Gilchrist, the cashier, who had the capital business head, and the two hundred yearly pounds, the snuff lay in little heaps, and all the clerks of meaner degree were working furiously, with scarcely time to interchange now and then, the usual _badinage_ of the counting-house; while, in Mr. Buchanan’s room, Richard sat writing letters beside his father.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Round the desk of Mr. Gilchrist, the cashier, who had the capital business head, and the two hundred yearly pounds, the snuff lay in little heaps, and all the clerks of meaner degree were working furiously, with scarcely time to interchange now and then, the usual _badinage_ of the counting-house; while, in Mr. Buchanan’s room, Richard sat writing letters beside his father.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading IT was not without a little embarrassment that Cuthbert presented himself next day at the office of his uncle.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Round the desk of Mr. Gilchrist, the cashier, who had the capital business head, and the two hundred yearly pounds, the snuff lay in little heaps, and all the clerks of meaner degree were working furiously, with scarcely time to interchange now and then, the usual _badinage_ of the counting-house; while, in Mr. Buchanan’s room, Richard sat writing letters beside his father.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was the day before the despatch of one of the mails, and everybody in the office was very busy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IT was not without a little embarrassment that Cuthbert presented himself next day at the office of his uncle.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Round the desk of Mr. Gilchrist, the cashier, who had the capital business head, and the two hundred yearly pounds, the snuff lay in little heaps, and all the clerks of meaner degree were working furiously, with scarcely time to interchange now and then, the usual _badinage_ of the counting-house; while, in Mr. Buchanan’s room, Richard sat writing letters beside his father.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Round the desk of Mr. Gilchrist, the cashier, who had the capital business head, and the two hundred yearly pounds, the snuff lay in little heaps, and all the clerks of meaner degree were working furiously, with scarcely time to interchange now and then, the usual _badinage_ of the counting-house; while, in Mr. Buchanan’s room, Richard sat writing letters beside his father.
which person or people
From this reading Round the desk of Mr. Gilchrist, the cashier, who had the capital business head, and the two hundred yearly pounds, the snuff lay in little heaps, and all the clerks of meaner degree were working furiously, with scarcely time to interchange now and then, the usual _badinage_ of the counting-house; while, in Mr. Buchanan’s room, Richard sat writing letters beside his father.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Round the desk of Mr. Gilchrist, the cashier, who had the capital business head, and the two hundred yearly pounds, the snuff lay in little heaps, and all the clerks of meaner degree were working furiously, with scarcely time to interchange now and then, the usual _badinage_ of the counting-house; while, in Mr. Buchanan’s room, Richard sat writing letters beside his father.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading IT was not without a little embarrassment that Cuthbert presented himself next day at the office of his uncle.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Round the desk of Mr. Gilchrist, the cashier, who had the capital business head, and the two hundred yearly pounds, the snuff lay in little heaps, and all the clerks of meaner degree were working furiously, with scarcely time to interchange now and then, the usual _badinage_ of the counting-house; while, in Mr. Buchanan’s room, Richard sat writing letters beside his father.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading “He has a secret motive in his search, Honest, yet would he not that all the world Saw full into his heart:--a right good heart-- Devising nothing evil, yet aware Of certain silent secrets of its own.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “He has a secret motive in his search, Honest, yet would he not that all the world Saw full into his heart:--a right good heart-- Devising nothing evil, yet aware Of certain silent secrets of its own.”
the act of creating written works
From this reading Round the desk of Mr. Gilchrist, the cashier, who had the capital business head, and the two hundred yearly pounds, the snuff lay in little heaps, and all the clerks of meaner degree were working furiously, with scarcely time to interchange now and then, the usual _badinage_ of the counting-house; while, in Mr. Buchanan’s room, Richard sat writing letters beside his father.
yearlynounUS /ˈjɪrli/
a reference book that is published regularly once every year
From this reading Round the desk of Mr. Gilchrist, the cashier, who had the capital business head, and the two hundred yearly pounds, the snuff lay in little heaps, and all the clerks of meaner degree were working furiously, with scarcely time to interchange now and then, the usual _badinage_ of the counting-house; while, in Mr. Buchanan’s room, Richard sat writing letters beside his father.
but in spite of that
From this reading “He has a secret motive in his search, Honest, yet would he not that all the world Saw full into his heart:--a right good heart-- Devising nothing evil, yet aware Of certain silent secrets of its own.”
