used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Punctually at twelve, he presented himself at the countingroom, and received a cordial welcome from the merchant.
affablyadverbUS /ˈæfəbli/
in an affable manner
From this reading "I am glad to see you," he said, affably.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading "You rendered me an important service last evening, even if the loss of money alone was to be apprehended.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am glad to see you," he said, affably.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "You rendered me an important service last evening, even if the loss of money alone was to be apprehended.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Punctually at twelve, he presented himself at the countingroom, and received a cordial welcome from the merchant.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I will come to business at once, as I am particularly engaged this morning, and ask you if there is any way in which I can serve you?"
apprehendedadjectiveUS /ˌæprɪˈhendɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading "You rendered me an important service last evening, even if the loss of money alone was to be apprehended.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I will come to business at once, as I am particularly engaged this morning, and ask you if there is any way in which I can serve you?"
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I will come to business at once, as I am particularly engaged this morning, and ask you if there is any way in which I can serve you?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Punctually at twelve, he presented himself at the countingroom, and received a cordial welcome from the merchant.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "You rendered me an important service last evening, even if the loss of money alone was to be apprehended.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading WHAT THE ENVELOPE CONTAINED The card which had been handed to the cooper contained the name of Thomas Merriam, No. ---- Pearl Street.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading I will come to business at once, as I am particularly engaged this morning, and ask you if there is any way in which I can serve you?"
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I will come to business at once, as I am particularly engaged this morning, and ask you if there is any way in which I can serve you?"
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading WHAT THE ENVELOPE CONTAINED The card which had been handed to the cooper contained the name of Thomas Merriam, No. ---- Pearl Street.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I will come to business at once, as I am particularly engaged this morning, and ask you if there is any way in which I can serve you?"
gotten under control
From this reading WHAT THE ENVELOPE CONTAINED The card which had been handed to the cooper contained the name of Thomas Merriam, No. ---- Pearl Street.
coopernounUS /ˈkuːpər/
United States industrialist who built the first American locomotive; founded Cooper Union in New York City to offer free courses in the arts and sciences (1791-1883)
From this reading WHAT THE ENVELOPE CONTAINED The card which had been handed to the cooper contained the name of Thomas Merriam, No. ---- Pearl Street.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading Punctually at twelve, he presented himself at the countingroom, and received a cordial welcome from the merchant.
countingroom
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From this reading Punctually at twelve, he presented himself at the countingroom, and received a cordial welcome from the merchant.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading I will come to business at once, as I am particularly engaged this morning, and ask you if there is any way in which I can serve you?"
ENVELOPEnounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading WHAT THE ENVELOPE CONTAINED The card which had been handed to the cooper contained the name of Thomas Merriam, No. ---- Pearl Street.
divisible by two
From this reading "You rendered me an important service last evening, even if the loss of money alone was to be apprehended.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "You rendered me an important service last evening, even if the loss of money alone was to be apprehended.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Punctually at twelve, he presented himself at the countingroom, and received a cordial welcome from the merchant.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "I am glad to see you," he said, affably.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WHAT THE ENVELOPE CONTAINED The card which had been handed to the cooper contained the name of Thomas Merriam, No. ---- Pearl Street.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading WHAT THE ENVELOPE CONTAINED The card which had been handed to the cooper contained the name of Thomas Merriam, No. ---- Pearl Street.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Punctually at twelve, he presented himself at the countingroom, and received a cordial welcome from the merchant.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Punctually at twelve, he presented himself at the countingroom, and received a cordial welcome from the merchant.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am glad to see you," he said, affably.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "You rendered me an important service last evening, even if the loss of money alone was to be apprehended.
of great significance or value
From this reading "You rendered me an important service last evening, even if the loss of money alone was to be apprehended.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I will come to business at once, as I am particularly engaged this morning, and ask you if there is any way in which I can serve you?"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I will come to business at once, as I am particularly engaged this morning, and ask you if there is any way in which I can serve you?"
immediately past
From this reading "You rendered me an important service last evening, even if the loss of money alone was to be apprehended.
something that is lost
From this reading "You rendered me an important service last evening, even if the loss of money alone was to be apprehended.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You rendered me an important service last evening, even if the loss of money alone was to be apprehended.
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading Punctually at twelve, he presented himself at the countingroom, and received a cordial welcome from the merchant.
Merriam
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WHAT THE ENVELOPE CONTAINED The card which had been handed to the cooper contained the name of Thomas Merriam, No. ---- Pearl Street.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading "You rendered me an important service last evening, even if the loss of money alone was to be apprehended.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading I will come to business at once, as I am particularly engaged this morning, and ask you if there is any way in which I can serve you?"
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading WHAT THE ENVELOPE CONTAINED The card which had been handed to the cooper contained the name of Thomas Merriam, No. ---- Pearl Street.
not any; not one
From this reading WHAT THE ENVELOPE CONTAINED The card which had been handed to the cooper contained the name of Thomas Merriam, No. ---- Pearl Street.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHAT THE ENVELOPE CONTAINED The card which had been handed to the cooper contained the name of Thomas Merriam, No. ---- Pearl Street.
on one occasion
From this reading I will come to business at once, as I am particularly engaged this morning, and ask you if there is any way in which I can serve you?"
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading I will come to business at once, as I am particularly engaged this morning, and ask you if there is any way in which I can serve you?"
PearlnounUS /pɜːrl/
a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading WHAT THE ENVELOPE CONTAINED The card which had been handed to the cooper contained the name of Thomas Merriam, No. ---- Pearl Street.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Punctually at twelve, he presented himself at the countingroom, and received a cordial welcome from the merchant.
Punctuallyadverb
at the expected or proper time
From this reading Punctually at twelve, he presented himself at the countingroom, and received a cordial welcome from the merchant.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Punctually at twelve, he presented himself at the countingroom, and received a cordial welcome from the merchant.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading "You rendered me an important service last evening, even if the loss of money alone was to be apprehended.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I am glad to see you," he said, affably.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I am glad to see you," he said, affably.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading I will come to business at once, as I am particularly engaged this morning, and ask you if there is any way in which I can serve you?"
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading "You rendered me an important service last evening, even if the loss of money alone was to be apprehended.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading WHAT THE ENVELOPE CONTAINED The card which had been handed to the cooper contained the name of Thomas Merriam, No. ---- Pearl Street.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHAT THE ENVELOPE CONTAINED The card which had been handed to the cooper contained the name of Thomas Merriam, No. ---- Pearl Street.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I will come to business at once, as I am particularly engaged this morning, and ask you if there is any way in which I can serve you?"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I will come to business at once, as I am particularly engaged this morning, and ask you if there is any way in which I can serve you?"
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading WHAT THE ENVELOPE CONTAINED The card which had been handed to the cooper contained the name of Thomas Merriam, No. ---- Pearl Street.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHAT THE ENVELOPE CONTAINED The card which had been handed to the cooper contained the name of Thomas Merriam, No. ---- Pearl Street.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Punctually at twelve, he presented himself at the countingroom, and received a cordial welcome from the merchant.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You rendered me an important service last evening, even if the loss of money alone was to be apprehended.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I will come to business at once, as I am particularly engaged this morning, and ask you if there is any way in which I can serve you?"
accept gladly
From this reading Punctually at twelve, he presented himself at the countingroom, and received a cordial welcome from the merchant.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT THE ENVELOPE CONTAINED The card which had been handed to the cooper contained the name of Thomas Merriam, No. ---- Pearl Street.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading WHAT THE ENVELOPE CONTAINED The card which had been handed to the cooper contained the name of Thomas Merriam, No. ---- Pearl Street.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I will come to business at once, as I am particularly engaged this morning, and ask you if there is any way in which I can serve you?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I am glad to see you," he said, affably.
