accomplishverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/
put in effect
From this reading The six thousand dollars belonged to his bank, and, having an opportunity to put this sum in circulation, where it would be "kept out" for several weeks, he was making this journey to accomplish the business.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The six thousand dollars belonged to his bank, and, having an opportunity to put this sum in circulation, where it would be "kept out" for several weeks, he was making this journey to accomplish the business.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE STEAMER "WOODVILLE" Mr. Randall, now that his money was lost, declared that he had no business in Shoreham, and it was useless for him to go there.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Though the bank director was satisfied that the pocketbook was safe in his possession when he entered the bateau, he was willing to return, since the object of his journey had been defeated, and Lawry pulled him back to the landing-place.
banknounUS /bæŋk/
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading The six thousand dollars belonged to his bank, and, having an opportunity to put this sum in circulation, where it would be "kept out" for several weeks, he was making this journey to accomplish the business.
bateau
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Though the bank director was satisfied that the pocketbook was safe in his possession when he entered the bateau, he was willing to return, since the object of his journey had been defeated, and Lawry pulled him back to the landing-place.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The six thousand dollars belonged to his bank, and, having an opportunity to put this sum in circulation, where it would be "kept out" for several weeks, he was making this journey to accomplish the business.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Though the bank director was satisfied that the pocketbook was safe in his possession when he entered the bateau, he was willing to return, since the object of his journey had been defeated, and Lawry pulled him back to the landing-place.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Lawry was so sure Mr. Randall had dropped the pocketbook on the shore before he got into the ferry-boat, that he insisted upon returning to Pork Rock and having the ground searched.
belongedverbUS /bɪˈlɔːŋd/
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading The six thousand dollars belonged to his bank, and, having an opportunity to put this sum in circulation, where it would be "kept out" for several weeks, he was making this journey to accomplish the business.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading THE STEAMER "WOODVILLE" Mr. Randall, now that his money was lost, declared that he had no business in Shoreham, and it was useless for him to go there.
circulationnounUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪʃən/
the dissemination of copies of periodicals (as newspapers or magazines)
From this reading The six thousand dollars belonged to his bank, and, having an opportunity to put this sum in circulation, where it would be "kept out" for several weeks, he was making this journey to accomplish the business.
declaredadjectiveUS /dɪˈklerd/
made known or openly avowed
From this reading THE STEAMER "WOODVILLE" Mr. Randall, now that his money was lost, declared that he had no business in Shoreham, and it was useless for him to go there.
defeatedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfiːtəd/
beaten or overcome; not victorious
From this reading Though the bank director was satisfied that the pocketbook was safe in his possession when he entered the bateau, he was willing to return, since the object of his journey had been defeated, and Lawry pulled him back to the landing-place.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading He facetiously remarked that it was likely to be kept out longer than was desirable.
directornounUS /dərˈektər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading Though the bank director was satisfied that the pocketbook was safe in his possession when he entered the bateau, he was willing to return, since the object of his journey had been defeated, and Lawry pulled him back to the landing-place.
dollarsnounUS /ˈdɑːlərz/
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading The six thousand dollars belonged to his bank, and, having an opportunity to put this sum in circulation, where it would be "kept out" for several weeks, he was making this journey to accomplish the business.
droppedverbUS /drɑːpt/
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Lawry was so sure Mr. Randall had dropped the pocketbook on the shore before he got into the ferry-boat, that he insisted upon returning to Pork Rock and having the ground searched.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Though the bank director was satisfied that the pocketbook was safe in his possession when he entered the bateau, he was willing to return, since the object of his journey had been defeated, and Lawry pulled him back to the landing-place.
facetiouslyadverbUS /fəˈsiːʃəsli/
not seriously
From this reading He facetiously remarked that it was likely to be kept out longer than was desirable.
ferry-boat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lawry was so sure Mr. Randall had dropped the pocketbook on the shore before he got into the ferry-boat, that he insisted upon returning to Pork Rock and having the ground searched.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE STEAMER "WOODVILLE" Mr. Randall, now that his money was lost, declared that he had no business in Shoreham, and it was useless for him to go there.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE STEAMER "WOODVILLE" Mr. Randall, now that his money was lost, declared that he had no business in Shoreham, and it was useless for him to go there.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Lawry was so sure Mr. Randall had dropped the pocketbook on the shore before he got into the ferry-boat, that he insisted upon returning to Pork Rock and having the ground searched.
groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Lawry was so sure Mr. Randall had dropped the pocketbook on the shore before he got into the ferry-boat, that he insisted upon returning to Pork Rock and having the ground searched.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE STEAMER "WOODVILLE" Mr. Randall, now that his money was lost, declared that he had no business in Shoreham, and it was useless for him to go there.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The six thousand dollars belonged to his bank, and, having an opportunity to put this sum in circulation, where it would be "kept out" for several weeks, he was making this journey to accomplish the business.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE STEAMER "WOODVILLE" Mr. Randall, now that his money was lost, declared that he had no business in Shoreham, and it was useless for him to go there.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE STEAMER "WOODVILLE" Mr. Randall, now that his money was lost, declared that he had no business in Shoreham, and it was useless for him to go there.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE STEAMER "WOODVILLE" Mr. Randall, now that his money was lost, declared that he had no business in Shoreham, and it was useless for him to go there.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE STEAMER "WOODVILLE" Mr. Randall, now that his money was lost, declared that he had no business in Shoreham, and it was useless for him to go there.
insistedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɪstəd/
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Lawry was so sure Mr. Randall had dropped the pocketbook on the shore before he got into the ferry-boat, that he insisted upon returning to Pork Rock and having the ground searched.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Lawry was so sure Mr. Randall had dropped the pocketbook on the shore before he got into the ferry-boat, that he insisted upon returning to Pork Rock and having the ground searched.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE STEAMER "WOODVILLE" Mr. Randall, now that his money was lost, declared that he had no business in Shoreham, and it was useless for him to go there.
journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The six thousand dollars belonged to his bank, and, having an opportunity to put this sum in circulation, where it would be "kept out" for several weeks, he was making this journey to accomplish the business.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The six thousand dollars belonged to his bank, and, having an opportunity to put this sum in circulation, where it would be "kept out" for several weeks, he was making this journey to accomplish the business.
landing-place
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Though the bank director was satisfied that the pocketbook was safe in his possession when he entered the bateau, he was willing to return, since the object of his journey had been defeated, and Lawry pulled him back to the landing-place.
Lawry
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lawry was so sure Mr. Randall had dropped the pocketbook on the shore before he got into the ferry-boat, that he insisted upon returning to Pork Rock and having the ground searched.
likelyadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪkli/
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading He facetiously remarked that it was likely to be kept out longer than was desirable.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading He facetiously remarked that it was likely to be kept out longer than was desirable.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading THE STEAMER "WOODVILLE" Mr. Randall, now that his money was lost, declared that he had no business in Shoreham, and it was useless for him to go there.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The six thousand dollars belonged to his bank, and, having an opportunity to put this sum in circulation, where it would be "kept out" for several weeks, he was making this journey to accomplish the business.
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading THE STEAMER "WOODVILLE" Mr. Randall, now that his money was lost, declared that he had no business in Shoreham, and it was useless for him to go there.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE STEAMER "WOODVILLE" Mr. Randall, now that his money was lost, declared that he had no business in Shoreham, and it was useless for him to go there.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading THE STEAMER "WOODVILLE" Mr. Randall, now that his money was lost, declared that he had no business in Shoreham, and it was useless for him to go there.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE STEAMER "WOODVILLE" Mr. Randall, now that his money was lost, declared that he had no business in Shoreham, and it was useless for him to go there.
objectnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekt/
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Though the bank director was satisfied that the pocketbook was safe in his possession when he entered the bateau, he was willing to return, since the object of his journey had been defeated, and Lawry pulled him back to the landing-place.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Though the bank director was satisfied that the pocketbook was safe in his possession when he entered the bateau, he was willing to return, since the object of his journey had been defeated, and Lawry pulled him back to the landing-place.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Lawry was so sure Mr. Randall had dropped the pocketbook on the shore before he got into the ferry-boat, that he insisted upon returning to Pork Rock and having the ground searched.
opportunitynounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The six thousand dollars belonged to his bank, and, having an opportunity to put this sum in circulation, where it would be "kept out" for several weeks, he was making this journey to accomplish the business.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The six thousand dollars belonged to his bank, and, having an opportunity to put this sum in circulation, where it would be "kept out" for several weeks, he was making this journey to accomplish the business.
pocketbooknounUS /ˈpɑːkətbʊk/
your personal financial means
From this reading Lawry was so sure Mr. Randall had dropped the pocketbook on the shore before he got into the ferry-boat, that he insisted upon returning to Pork Rock and having the ground searched.
PorknounUS /pɔːrk/
meat from a domestic hog or pig
From this reading Lawry was so sure Mr. Randall had dropped the pocketbook on the shore before he got into the ferry-boat, that he insisted upon returning to Pork Rock and having the ground searched.
possessionnounUS /pəˈzeʃən/
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Though the bank director was satisfied that the pocketbook was safe in his possession when he entered the bateau, he was willing to return, since the object of his journey had been defeated, and Lawry pulled him back to the landing-place.
pulledverbUS /pʊld/
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading Though the bank director was satisfied that the pocketbook was safe in his possession when he entered the bateau, he was willing to return, since the object of his journey had been defeated, and Lawry pulled him back to the landing-place.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The six thousand dollars belonged to his bank, and, having an opportunity to put this sum in circulation, where it would be "kept out" for several weeks, he was making this journey to accomplish the business.
Randall
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE STEAMER "WOODVILLE" Mr. Randall, now that his money was lost, declared that he had no business in Shoreham, and it was useless for him to go there.
remarkedverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkt/
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading He facetiously remarked that it was likely to be kept out longer than was desirable.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Though the bank director was satisfied that the pocketbook was safe in his possession when he entered the bateau, he was willing to return, since the object of his journey had been defeated, and Lawry pulled him back to the landing-place.
returningadjectiveUS /rɪˈtɜːrnɪŋ/
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Lawry was so sure Mr. Randall had dropped the pocketbook on the shore before he got into the ferry-boat, that he insisted upon returning to Pork Rock and having the ground searched.
RocknounUS /rɑːk/
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Lawry was so sure Mr. Randall had dropped the pocketbook on the shore before he got into the ferry-boat, that he insisted upon returning to Pork Rock and having the ground searched.
safeadjectiveUS /seɪf/
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Though the bank director was satisfied that the pocketbook was safe in his possession when he entered the bateau, he was willing to return, since the object of his journey had been defeated, and Lawry pulled him back to the landing-place.
satisfiedadjectiveUS /ˈsætəsfaɪd/
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Though the bank director was satisfied that the pocketbook was safe in his possession when he entered the bateau, he was willing to return, since the object of his journey had been defeated, and Lawry pulled him back to the landing-place.
searchedverbUS /sɜːrtʃt/
past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Lawry was so sure Mr. Randall had dropped the pocketbook on the shore before he got into the ferry-boat, that he insisted upon returning to Pork Rock and having the ground searched.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The six thousand dollars belonged to his bank, and, having an opportunity to put this sum in circulation, where it would be "kept out" for several weeks, he was making this journey to accomplish the business.
shorenounUS /ʃɔːr/
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Lawry was so sure Mr. Randall had dropped the pocketbook on the shore before he got into the ferry-boat, that he insisted upon returning to Pork Rock and having the ground searched.
Shoreham
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE STEAMER "WOODVILLE" Mr. Randall, now that his money was lost, declared that he had no business in Shoreham, and it was useless for him to go there.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Though the bank director was satisfied that the pocketbook was safe in his possession when he entered the bateau, he was willing to return, since the object of his journey had been defeated, and Lawry pulled him back to the landing-place.
sixnounUS /sɪks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading The six thousand dollars belonged to his bank, and, having an opportunity to put this sum in circulation, where it would be "kept out" for several weeks, he was making this journey to accomplish the business.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Lawry was so sure Mr. Randall had dropped the pocketbook on the shore before he got into the ferry-boat, that he insisted upon returning to Pork Rock and having the ground searched.
STEAMERnounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading THE STEAMER "WOODVILLE" Mr. Randall, now that his money was lost, declared that he had no business in Shoreham, and it was useless for him to go there.
sumnounUS /sʌm/
a quantity of money
From this reading The six thousand dollars belonged to his bank, and, having an opportunity to put this sum in circulation, where it would be "kept out" for several weeks, he was making this journey to accomplish the business.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Lawry was so sure Mr. Randall had dropped the pocketbook on the shore before he got into the ferry-boat, that he insisted upon returning to Pork Rock and having the ground searched.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He facetiously remarked that it was likely to be kept out longer than was desirable.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE STEAMER "WOODVILLE" Mr. Randall, now that his money was lost, declared that he had no business in Shoreham, and it was useless for him to go there.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STEAMER "WOODVILLE" Mr. Randall, now that his money was lost, declared that he had no business in Shoreham, and it was useless for him to go there.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE STEAMER "WOODVILLE" Mr. Randall, now that his money was lost, declared that he had no business in Shoreham, and it was useless for him to go there.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The six thousand dollars belonged to his bank, and, having an opportunity to put this sum in circulation, where it would be "kept out" for several weeks, he was making this journey to accomplish the business.
ThoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though the bank director was satisfied that the pocketbook was safe in his possession when he entered the bateau, he was willing to return, since the object of his journey had been defeated, and Lawry pulled him back to the landing-place.
thousandnounUS /ˈθaʊzənd/
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading The six thousand dollars belonged to his bank, and, having an opportunity to put this sum in circulation, where it would be "kept out" for several weeks, he was making this journey to accomplish the business.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE STEAMER "WOODVILLE" Mr. Randall, now that his money was lost, declared that he had no business in Shoreham, and it was useless for him to go there.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Lawry was so sure Mr. Randall had dropped the pocketbook on the shore before he got into the ferry-boat, that he insisted upon returning to Pork Rock and having the ground searched.
uselessadjectiveUS /ˈjuːsləs/
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading THE STEAMER "WOODVILLE" Mr. Randall, now that his money was lost, declared that he had no business in Shoreham, and it was useless for him to go there.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE STEAMER "WOODVILLE" Mr. Randall, now that his money was lost, declared that he had no business in Shoreham, and it was useless for him to go there.
weeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The six thousand dollars belonged to his bank, and, having an opportunity to put this sum in circulation, where it would be "kept out" for several weeks, he was making this journey to accomplish the business.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Though the bank director was satisfied that the pocketbook was safe in his possession when he entered the bateau, he was willing to return, since the object of his journey had been defeated, and Lawry pulled him back to the landing-place.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading The six thousand dollars belonged to his bank, and, having an opportunity to put this sum in circulation, where it would be "kept out" for several weeks, he was making this journey to accomplish the business.
willingadjectiveUS /ˈwɪlɪŋ/
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Though the bank director was satisfied that the pocketbook was safe in his possession when he entered the bateau, he was willing to return, since the object of his journey had been defeated, and Lawry pulled him back to the landing-place.
WOODVILLE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE STEAMER "WOODVILLE" Mr. Randall, now that his money was lost, declared that he had no business in Shoreham, and it was useless for him to go there.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The six thousand dollars belonged to his bank, and, having an opportunity to put this sum in circulation, where it would be "kept out" for several weeks, he was making this journey to accomplish the business.
